Villanova vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA) betting: College basketball preview for November 12

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The Villanova Wildcats (2-1) are favored by 2.5 points against the Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (1-1) on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on CBS Sports Network.

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

  • Villanova moneyline odds to win: -135
  • Saint Joseph’s (PA) moneyline odds to win: +114
  • Spread: Villanova (-2.5)

Villanova statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Villanova did a better job covering the spread at home (9-6-0) last season than it did in road tilts (4-7-1).
  • The Wildcats went over the total in six of 15 home games (40%) last year, compared to three of 12 road games (25%).
  • Villanova played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last year, posting a home record of 9-3 home record, compared to going 2-3 on the road.

Last season stats

  • Last season, the Wildcats were 276th in the nation on offense (70.2 points scored per game) and 21st-best defensively (65.6 points conceded).
  • Last season, Villanova was 223rd in the nation in rebounds (31.4 per game) and 116th in rebounds conceded (30.5).
  • At 12.9 assists per game last year, the Wildcats were 190th in the nation.

Villanova betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 16-16-1 (Home: 9-6-0; Away: 4-7-1)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 12-8-0 (As Favorite: 12-10-0; As Underdog: 4-6-1)
  • O-U-P: 11-22-0 (Home: 6-9-0; Away: 3-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-7 (Home: 9-3; Away: 2-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
42.5 (287th in nation) 40.9 (28th) 31.4 (223rd) 30.5 (116th) 12.9 (190th) 9.1 (20th)

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

As the home team

  • In 2023-24 against the spread, Saint Joseph’s (PA) had a better winning percentage at home (.529, 9-8-0 record) than away (.417, 5-7-0).
  • Hawks games went above the over/under less frequently at home (nine times out of 17) than away (nine of 12) last year.
  • When moneyline underdogs last year, the Hawks won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (2-7).

Last season stats

  • Last year the Hawks put up 75.5 points per game (113th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 70.5 points per contest (125th-ranked).
  • Saint Joseph’s (PA) grabbed 32.8 rebounds per game (134th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 31.5 rebounds per contest (179th-ranked).
  • Last year the Hawks ranked 83rd in college basketball in assists, averaging 14.7 per game.

Saint Joseph’s (PA) betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 18-16-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 5-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 5-6-0 (As Favorite: 12-9-0; As Underdog: 6-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 18-16-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 9-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-4 (Home: 13-2; Away: 1-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-9 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.5 (188th in nation) 42.0 (66th) 32.8 (134th) 31.5 (179th) 14.7 (83rd) 10.8 (133rd)
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