Villanova Wildcats vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Hawks? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Villanova comes into this non-conference matchup as the -2 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 144.5 points.

VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Saint Joseph’s Hawks +2

This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 5:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE SAINT JOSEPH’S HAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hawks.
• Not only will Saint Joseph’s pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Villanova?

Villanova Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Villanova opened their season with a dominant 91-54 win over NJIT on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Wildcats were -22.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 145, surpassing the over/under line of 139.

Villanova led 41-25 at halftime and continued to control the game in the second half, scoring 50 points while allowing just 29.

Villanova’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a 57.1% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%, thanks to 63.6% shooting from two-point range and 47.8% from beyond the arc.

Eric Dixon led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. The Wildcats hit 11 threes, with Tyler Perkins knocking down 4 of 7 attempts, and they added 16 assists and 11 offensive rebounds to their offensive effort.

Despite Villanova’s defensive struggles, they held their opponent to 54 points. The Wildcats allowed their opponent to shoot 57% from the field, including 63% on two-point attempts (21/33).

From beyond the arc, Villanova’s opponent hit 11 of 23 threes, shooting 47%. They also went 16/22 from the free-throw line, while Villanova gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Do the Hawks Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Saint Joseph’s Hawks Recent Game/Games

Saint Joseph’s opened their season with a 73-67 home loss to Central Connecticut State on Friday, November 8th. The Hawks, who were -17 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 140, just under the O/U line of 142.5.

After trailing 37-27 at halftime, Saint Joseph’s made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while allowing 36. However, their comeback attempt fell short.

Saint Joseph’s put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 23.3% on 7-of-30 shooting, but connected on 64.3% of their two-point attempts.

Rasheer Fleming led the Hawks with 19 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 54.5% overall and 40% from three. Xzayvier Brown added 16 points and 5 assists, despite shooting 16.7% from deep.

Saint Joseph’s Hawks gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field. The Hawks struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 18 of 28 for a 64% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, Saint Joseph’s held their opponents to 7 of 30 shooting, just 23% from three-point range. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 10 attempts for 58%. The Hawks allowed 10 offensive rebounds.