Saint Joseph’s vs UMass Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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  • UMass (8-7) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Saint Joseph’s (11-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Saint Joseph’s / UMass TV channel: ESPN+

The Saint Joseph’s Hawks (11-7) visit Mullins Center to take on the UMass Minutemen (8-7) on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Amherst, MA.

UMass is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Saint Joseph’s vs. UMass Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Saint Joseph’s vs. UMass Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Saint Joseph’s+3.5 -110O 154.5 -115+145
UMass -3.5 -110U 154.5 -105-175

Saint Joseph’s vs UMass Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UMass will win this college basketball game with 57.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Saint Joseph’s vs UMass Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Saint Joseph’s will cover the spread with 55.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Saint Joseph’s have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.75 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Saint Joseph’s have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Saint Joseph’s has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Saint Joseph’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 away games (+6.25 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Saint Joseph’s has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.15 Units / 35% ROI)
  • UMass has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+7.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UMass has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+7.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • UMass have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • UMass have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UMass has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.60 Units / 7% ROI)

Saint Joseph’s Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Saint Joseph’s has a 10-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.25 Units / 6.33% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.35 Units / -32.73% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Over for -0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 9-9 when betting the Under for -0.9 Units / -4.55% ROI

UMass Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UMass has a 13-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.5 Units / 37.97% ROI).

  • 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.4 Units / 7.11% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.15 Units / 5.79% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.19% ROI

Saint Joseph’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Joseph’s has attempted 529 threes this season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Saint Joseph’s has made 193 three-pointers this season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Saint Joseph’s has attempted 1,411 threes since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

Saint Joseph’s is shooting 36% from three (193/529) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UMass Offensive Stats & Trends:

UMass is shooting 32% from three (117/372) this season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

UMass has averaged 81.4 points per game (1,466 points/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 75.0

UMass has made 528 field goals this season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

UMass has a TS% of 45% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Saint Joseph’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Saint Joseph’s has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,249/2,997) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Saint Joseph’s has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (157/507) this season — 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Saint Joseph’s has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,216 points/1,074 shots) this season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Saint Joseph’s has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (415/1,074) this season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%

UMass Defensive Stats & Trends:

UMass has 364 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

UMass has 153 steals this season — 2nd most among Atlantic 10 Teams

UMass has averaged 8.5 steals per game (153 steals/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

UMass has averaged 7.4 steals per game (364 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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