The Saint Louis Billikens (14-9, 7-3 Atlantic 10) are set to face the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (13-9, 4-5) this Friday night. Saint Louis comes into the game fresh off a 73-71 victory over UMass, where they clinched the win with a crucial 3-pointer in the closing seconds. Meanwhile, Saint Joseph’s is looking to break a streak of alternating wins and losses, having recently lost 58-55 at Loyola Chicago.

Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET at Hagan Arena. Saint Joseph’s is currently favored by 6.5 points, with the total set at 145.5 points according to SportsLine consensus.

Why Saint Joseph’s Can Cover

Saint Joseph’s has a strong record of bouncing back after losses, with recent trends showing a solid winning response. Key players include Senior Guard Erik Reynolds II, who has been averaging 17 points in critical matchups, and Rasheer Fleming, contributing with a recent double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds.

Why Saint Louis Can Cover

Saint Louis has also been showing promise, having won four of their last six games, including the recent victory over UMass. Their standout guard Isaiah Swope is averaging 20 points in recent outings, while Gibson Jimerson and Robbie Avila support with strong performances as well.

How to Make Picks

Models predict this game has a high chance of hitting the over, with point spreads leaning heavily in favor of the Billikens based on simulation results. For those following sports betting closely, insights from the model show that teams involved in this matchup frequently lead to successful betting outcomes.

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