Davidson vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA) betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 3

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The Davidson Wildcats (8-5, 0-1 A-10) are 1.5-point favorites as they attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (8-6, 0-1 A-10) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. The contest airs at 6 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has an over/under of 139 points.

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Davidson vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA) betting lines

  • Davidson moneyline odds to win: -122
  • Saint Joseph’s (PA) moneyline odds to win: +101
  • Spread: Davidson (-1.5)
  • Total: 139

Davidson statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last year, Davidson fared worse at home, covering seven times in 16 home games, and seven times in 11 road games.
  • The Wildcats exceeded the total in six of 16 home games (37.5%) last year. They did better in road games, eclipsing the total in five of 11 matchups (45.5%).
  • Davidson won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home last season, going 10-4 (.714). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, it had a record of 3-1 (.750).

Last season stats

  • Offensively, the Wildcats were the 215th-ranked squad in the nation (72.5 points per game) last year. On defense, they were 137th (70.7 points conceded per game).
  • At 30.2 rebounds per game and 31.3 rebounds allowed, Davidson was 287th and 187th in college basketball, respectively, last year.
  • At 14.9 assists per game last year, the Wildcats were 83rd in college basketball.

Davidson betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-6-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 3-4-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-5-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 1-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.1 (150th in nation) 45.2 (270th) 30.3 (293rd) 31.2 (191st) 13.8 (221st) 10.2 (71st)

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Saint Joseph’s (PA) statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Saint Joseph’s (PA)’s winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .200. It is 1-4-0 ATS on its home court and 1-4-0 on the road.
  • In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Hawks’ games have finished above the over/under at home (60%, three of five) compared to away (40%, two of five).

Last season stats

  • Last year the Hawks scored 75.1 points per game (139th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendered 68.6 points per contest (73rd-ranked).
  • Saint Joseph’s (PA) ranked 84th in the country with 33.5 boards per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 182nd with 31.2 rebounds allowed per contest.
  • The Hawks put up 14.6 dimes per game, which ranked them 99th in the nation.

Saint Joseph’s (PA) betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 3-9-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 1-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-6-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.8 (319th in nation) 42.6 (132nd) 38.2 (25th) 32.3 (243rd) 15.5 (116th) 11.6 (184th)
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