Villanova Wildcats vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Prediction, 11/12/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Villanova Wildcats vs Saint Joseph's Hawks

The Villanova Wildcats and Saint Joseph's Hawks will face off in a highly anticipated college basketball game on November 12, 2024. Both teams are coming off successful seasons, and this matchup is sure to be a close one. Here's a preview of the game, including predictions and betting odds.

Villanova Wildcats

The Wildcats are coming off a season in which they went 29-8 and reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. They return four starters from that team, including All-American guard Collin Gillespie. Gillespie is one of the best shooters in the country, and he will be a key player for Villanova this season. Other key players for the Wildcats include forward Jermaine Samuels and center Eric Dixon.

Saint Joseph's Hawks

The Hawks are coming off a season in which they went 21-10 and finished second in the Atlantic 10 Conference. They lost two starters from that team, but they return their leading scorer, guard Ryan Daly. Daly is a dynamic scorer who can get to the basket at will. Other key players for the Hawks include forward Jared Bynum and center Ejike Obinna.

Prediction

This is a tough game to predict, but I give a slight edge to Villanova. The Wildcats have more experience and talent, and they are playing at home. However, Saint Joseph's is a tough team, and they will be looking to upset the Wildcats. Ultimately, I think Villanova will win a close game, something like 72-68.

Betting Odds

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Villanova is a 5-point favorite over Saint Joseph's. The over/under for the game is 140 points. I think the over is a good bet, as both teams are capable of scoring points. Here are some other betting options for the game: * Villanova to win by 6-10 points: +300 * Villanova to win by 11+ points: +450 * Saint Joseph's to win: +500 * Over 140 points: -110 * Under 140 points: -110