Villanova Vs Saint Joseph’s (PA): College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 17, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 16, 2022

The Villanova Wildcats (5-5) will try to extend a three-game winning run when visiting the Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (4-5) on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Hagan Arena. This matchup is at 4:00 PM ET on CBS Sports. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Wildcats’ (-716 to win on the moneyline) game with the Hawks (+490).

The betting insights in what follows reflect odds as of December 17, 2022 at 5:46 AM ET. Check out the table below for the latest odds for this matchup and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Villanova Vs Saint Joseph’s (PA) Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Saint Joseph’s (PA) (+11)
Total Pick Over (139)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Villanova Vs Saint Joseph’s (PA) Stat Rankings

Villanova Avg. (Rank) Saint Joseph’s (PA) Avg. (Rank)
71 (212th) Points Scored 70 (233rd)
67.8 (161st) Points Allowed 73.8 (295th)
30 (348th) Rebounds 33.4 (270th)
7.3 (342nd) Off. Rebounds 9.4 (244th)
9 (64th) 3pt Made 8.9 (69th)
12.2 (266th) Assists 11.4 (311th)
8.4 (3rd) Turnovers 15.2 (336th)

Villanova Vs Saint Joseph’s (PA) Betting Trends

  • The Wildcats are 3-7-0 against the spread this season.
  • Villanova has no wins ATS (0-3) as a 11-point favorite or greater this year.
  • This year, seven of the Wildcats’ 10 games have gone over the point total.
  • In five games this season, Villanova and its opponent have combined for more than 139 points.
  • Wildcats games this season have posted an average total of 138.8, which is 0.2 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • Against the spread, Saint Joseph’s (PA) is 3-5-1 this season.
  • The Hawks don’t have a win ATS (0-1) as a 11-point underdog or more this season.
  • Out of 10 Villanova’s games so far this season, seven have hit the over.
  • Hawks games have gone over 139 points on three occasions this year.
  • The average total for Saint Joseph’s (PA)’s games is 143.8 points, 4.8 more than this game’s over/under.

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Villanova Impact Players

  • Caleb Daniels leads his squad in points per contest (16.8), and also puts up 4.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists. At the other end, he puts up 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • Eric Dixon paces the Wildcats at 5.5 rebounds per contest, while also putting up 1.5 assists and 15.9 points.
  • Brandon Slater posts 10.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • Chris Arcidiacono posts 4.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 34.3% from the floor and 35.7% from beyond the arc with 1 made 3-pointers per game.
  • Jordan Longino is putting up 6.6 points, 1 assists and 2 rebounds per game.

Saint Joseph’s (PA) Impact Players

  • Erik Reynolds Jr. is averaging team highs in points (19 per game) and assists (2.7). And he is producing 2.6 rebounds, making 44.3% of his shots from the field and 41.3% from beyond the arc, with 2.9 triples per game.
  • The Hawks receive 12.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game from Charlie Brown.
  • Kacper Klaczek is No. 1 on the Hawks in rebounding (6 per game), and puts up 7.7 points and 2.1 assists. He also puts up 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
  • Lynn Greer III is averaging a team-best 3.1 assists per game. And he is contributing 10.4 points and 3.8 rebounds, making 35.4% of his shots from the floor.
  • Christian Winborne gives the Hawks 6.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest. He also delivers 1.4 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
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