Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
Looking to win big? The Hawks and Red Raiders face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. The Red Raiders are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148 points, and Texas Tech is favored by -10.5 at home against Saint Joseph’s.
SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Saint Joseph’s Hawks +10.5
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Red Raiders.
- Even though we have Texas Tech winning straight-up, we like Saint Joseph’s at +10.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Taking a Look at the Hawks Chances on the Road
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recent Game/Games
Saint Joseph’s improved to 2-0 on the season with an 86-69 win over Penn on Friday, November 15th. The Hawks, who were -7 favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 155 went over the O/U line of 149.
Saint Joseph’s took control early, leading 46-33 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 36.
Saint Joseph’s put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, going 12 for 14 (85.7%).
On the offensive glass, the Hawks grabbed 20 rebounds, while dishing out 12 assists. Erik Reynolds II, Rasheer Fleming, and Derek Simpson each scored 15 points, with Simpson hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Nick Spinoso added 14 points, shooting 70% from the floor.
Saint Joseph’s gave up 69 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 46% from the field on 27 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, which is a 54% shooting percentage.
From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 23 shots, good for 34%. Saint Joseph’s sent them to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7, shooting 77%. The Hawks also allowed 8 offensive rebounds.
Can Texas Tech Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
Texas Tech improved to 3-1 on the season with a 98-64 win over UAPB on Monday. The Red Raiders were -41 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 162.5 went over the pre-game line of 157.5.
Texas Tech led 47-28 at halftime and continued to dominate in the second half, scoring 51 points while allowing 36.
Texas Tech’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 98 points with a field goal percentage of 59.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71%, thanks in part to their 85.2% shooting on two-point attempts (23/27) and 40% from beyond the arc (14/35).
The Red Raiders also dished out 30 assists, with Christian Moore leading the way with 5. Moore also contributed 20 points, while Darrion Williams added 19 points on 72.7% shooting. JT Toppin was a force on the boards, grabbing 11 rebounds to go along with his 14 points.
Even with a strong offensive performance, Texas Tech couldn’t overcome their defensive struggles, giving up 64 points on 59% shooting. The Red Raiders allowed 37 made field goals on 62 attempts.
Inside the arc, Texas Tech’s defense was particularly vulnerable, as they gave up 23 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, an 85% shooting rate.