Princeton Tigers vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24
The Tigers and Hawks are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hawks will host the game at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Saint Joseph’s is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.
PRINCETON TIGERS VS SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Saint Joseph’s Hawks -5.5
This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hawks.
- Not only will Saint Joseph’s pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Do the Tigers Stand a Chance on the Road?
Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games
Princeton improved to 5-2 on the season with a dominant 94-67 win over Portland on Sunday, November 24th. Playing at home, the Tigers entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.
Princeton took control early, leading 52-29 at halftime. They added 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38, maintaining their strong start and closing out the game effectively.
Princeton’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a 50% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.1%, thanks in part to their 71.4% shooting from two-point range.
From beyond the arc, the Tigers hit 16 of 44 attempts, shooting 36.4%. They also dished out 20 assists, with CJ Happy and Caden Pierce leading the way, both shooting over 75% from the field.
Princeton’s defense gave up 67 points, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field on 36 of 72 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 made baskets on 28 attempts, a 71% shooting percentage.
From three-point range, Princeton’s opponents hit 16 of 44 shots, shooting 36%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6 free throws, shooting 60%.
Can Saint Joseph’s Secure a Home Victory?
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recent Game/Games
Saint Joseph’s improved to 5-2 on the season with an 83-54 win over Coppin State on Tuesday. The Hawks were heavy favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread, and the total points fell short of the 142-point O/U line.
Leading 42-26 at halftime, Saint Joseph’s added 41 points in the 2nd half while holding Coppin State to 28 points.
Saint Joseph’s put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 76.9% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.7% of their 37 three-point attempts.
The Hawks dished out 19 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Erik Reynolds II led the way with 18 points, despite shooting just 25% from three. Dasear Haskins was efficient, scoring 15 points in 19 minutes on 6-of-8 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.
Despite giving up 54 points, Saint Joseph’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 49% from the field, with a particularly tough time defending inside the arc, where they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 26 attempts (76%).
From three-point range, Saint Joseph’s held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 11 made threes on 37 attempts. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws (76%).