The Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (9-4, 0-0 A-10) are favored (-9.5) to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the UMass Minutemen (5-8, 0-0 A-10) at 2:00 PM ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 151.5.

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

• Saint Joseph’s (PA) moneyline odds to win: -505
• UMass moneyline odds to win: +378
• Spread: Saint Joseph’s (PA) (-9.5)
• Total: 151.5

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

As the home team

• When playing at home last season, Saint Joseph’s (PA) had a better record against the spread (9-8-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (5-7-0).
• The Hawks hit the over on the total in nine of 17 home games (52.9%) last season. They did better on the road, eclipsing the total in nine of 12 matchups (75%).
• When playing at home last season, Saint Joseph’s (PA) won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 13-2 (.867). In road games, it was 1-2 (.333) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

• With 75.5 points scored per game and 70.5 points conceded last season, the Hawks were 113th in college basketball on offense and 125th defensively.
• Saint Joseph’s (PA) collected 32.8 rebounds per game and conceded 31.5 boards last year, ranking 134th and 179th, respectively, in college basketball.
• The Hawks were 83rd in college basketball in assists (14.7 per game) last season.

Saint Joseph’s (PA) betting records this season

• ATS Record: 6-7-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 1-0-0)
• ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 1-4-0 (As Favorite: 4-6-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
• O-U-P: 5-8-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 1-0-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-3 (Home: 4-3; Away: 1-0)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)

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UMass statistics, trends and more

As the away team

• In 2023-24 against the spread, UMass had a lower winning percentage at home (.562, 9-7-0 record) than on the road (.600, 6-4-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Minutemen games went over less frequently at home (seven of 16, 43.8%) than away (five of 10, 50%) last year.
• In 2023-24 as moneyline underdogs, the Minutemen had a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0 record) than on the road (.400, 2-3).

Last season stats

• The Minutemen ranked 72nd in the country last year with 77.5 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 130th with 70.7 points allowed per game.
• UMass grabbed 34.8 rebounds per game (57th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 29.9 rebounds per contest (77th-ranked).
• The Minutemen dished out 15.6 dimes per game, which ranked them 43rd in college basketball.

UMass betting records this season

• ATS Record: 4-8-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 2-0-0)
• ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-5-0; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
• O-U-P: 7-5-0 (Home: 6-0-0; Away: 0-2-0)
• Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 3-3; Away: 1-0)
• Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)