Villanova vs. Saint Joseph's Odds, Line, Spread, Time: Proven Model Reveals College Basketball Picks for Nov. 12, 2024
Villanova vs. Saint Joseph's Odds
Villanova Wildcats (0-0, 0-0 Big East) vs. Saint Joseph's Hawks (0-0, 0-0 Atlantic 10)
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 7:00 PM EST
Finneran Pavilion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV: ESPN+
Radio: Villanova IMG Sports Network, TuneIn Radio
Line: Villanova -12.5
Over/Under: 135
Villanova returns to action on Tuesday night when they host Saint Joseph's in a non-conference matchup at Finneran Pavilion. The Wildcats are coming off a 64-60 win over La Salle in their season opener, while the Hawks are 0-1 after a 73-69 loss to Delaware.
Villanova is a 12.5-point favorite over Saint Joseph's, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is set at 135 points.
Saint Joseph's Outlook
Saint Joseph's Hawks are 0-1 this season, but they have a chance to pick up a big win on Tuesday night when they travel to Villanova. The Hawks are coming off a 73-69 loss to Delaware in their season opener, but they played a tough game and were in it until the end.
The Hawks are led by senior guard Cameron Brown, who is averaging 21.0 points per game this season. Brown is a dynamic scorer who can create his own shot and get to the rim. He is also a good passer and can make plays for his teammates.
Villanova Outlook
The Villanova Wildcats are 1-0 this season, and they are looking to extend their winning streak to two games when they host Saint Joseph's on Tuesday night. The Wildcats are coming off a 64-60 win over La Salle in their season opener, and they played a solid game on both ends of the court.
The Wildcats are led by senior guard Collin Gillespie, who is averaging 18.0 points per game this season. Gillespie is a talented scorer who can shoot the ball from deep and get to the rim. He is also a good passer and can make plays for his teammates.
Prediction
Villanova is the better team in this matchup, and they should be able to win the game. The Wildcats are more talented and experienced, and they have a better coach in Jay Wright. Saint Joseph's is a tough team, but they will be overmatched in this game.
The predicted score is Villanova 80, Saint Joseph's 65.