Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs Davidson Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hawks and Wildcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Wildcats at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Davidson is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Saint Joseph’s.
SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Davidson Wildcats -1.5
This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.
WHY BET THE DAVIDSON WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Not only will Davidson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Hawks Find a Way to Win in Davidson?
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recent Game/Games
Saint Joseph’s fell to 11-7 on the season after a 78-69 home loss to VCU on Friday. The Hawks entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 147, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
Saint Joseph’s trailed 38-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 40.
Saint Joseph’s struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 36 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.9%, and they managed 12 offensive rebounds, with only 9 assists as a team.
Xzayvier Brown led the Hawks with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 46.7% from the field and 42.9% from three. Jack Clark added 18 points, connecting on 3 of 4 threes, while Rasheer Fleming contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.
Despite Saint Joseph’s allowing 78 points, they held their opponent to just 33% shooting from the field. The Hawks gave up 16 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 44% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, the Hawks’ defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 36 attempts, just 22% shooting. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws, hitting 72%.
Can the Wildcats Secure a Win at Home?
Davidson Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Davidson’s record dropped to 11-6 after a 92-90 road loss to Rhode Island on Saturday. The Wildcats entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.
Davidson trailed 50-47 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 182 went over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.
Davidson’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a 56.9% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in part to their 69.7% shooting on two-point attempts and 40% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 threes.
Reed Bailey was a standout, recording a double-double with 30 points and 11 assists, while Bobby Durkin added 28 points, connecting on 6 of 10 threes. Sebastian Thomas also contributed 22 points and 10 assists, and Jaden House was efficient, shooting 72.7% from the field.
Davidson struggled defensively, giving up 92 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Wildcats couldn’t contain the two-point shots, with the other team hitting 23 of 43 attempts, also at 53%.
From beyond the arc, Davidson’s defense allowed 13 threes on 24 attempts, a 54% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws. Davidson gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.