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Philadelphia’s Big 5 rivalry renews on Saturday as Saint Joseph’s heads across town to face La Salle at John Glaser Arena. Tip is scheduled for 2:30 PM ET. The Hawks enter as slim 1.5-point favorites with a total set at 141.5, suggesting oddsmakers expect a tight, methodical battle between two familiar foes.
Saint Joseph’s (13–8, 5–5 A-10) is coming off a bounce-back win and has covered in three of their last four. La Salle (11–10, 4–6 A-10) is playing scrappy ball at home and recently knocked off a top-half conference team. These intra-city matchups tend to get chippy, and while the records are close, the tempo control and perimeter defense will likely decide this one.
This is a true toss-up — but small efficiency edges and late-game execution could tip value one way.
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Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs La Salle Explorers Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph’s Hawks | -129 | -1.5 (-113) | O 141.5 |
| La Salle Explorers | +102 | +1.5 (-111) | U 141.5 |
Saint Joseph’s Hawks Betting Form
Saint Joseph’s continues to ride its perimeter play on both ends of the floor. The Hawks shoot over 40% of their attempts from three and rely heavily on spacing and drive-and-kick sets to create offense. When they’re hitting from deep, they’re dangerous — when they’re not, the offense can stagnate quickly.
Defensively, they close out well and contest at the arc, but they give up size inside and can struggle on the boards. Fouls have also been a factor in tight games, especially when rotation wings get in early trouble. They’ll need to stay clean against a La Salle team that thrives on physical play in the paint.
Keep an eye on the Saint Joseph’s Hawks injury report for any guard rotation updates. You can track season trends and performance on the Saint Joseph’s Hawks stats and results page.
La Salle Explorers Betting Form
La Salle has been tough to figure out — capable of springing upsets at home, yet inconsistent offensively. They’re strongest when they work inside-out and crash the offensive glass. The Explorers don’t shoot a high percentage from deep, but they generate enough possessions through effort plays to stay competitive.
They’ll need to control pace in this one. La Salle doesn’t want to get into a full-court game against a more fluid offensive team. Instead, they’ll aim to win the rebounding battle, get to the line, and force Saint Joe’s into late-clock decisions.
Monitor the La Salle Explorers injury report for post and wing depth. For deeper stats, check the La Salle Explorers schedule and stats.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs La Salle Explorers Matchup Breakdown
This is a classic contrast in style. Saint Joseph’s wants to shoot over the top, spread the floor, and speed things up in transition when possible. La Salle wants to grind, win on effort plays, and punish smaller teams in the paint. Rebounding will be a swing stat.
If Saint Joe’s hits threes early, La Salle may be forced into a pace they don’t want. If La Salle can slow it down, force tough shots, and get to the line, they can definitely cover — and potentially steal a win outright.
Key angles:
- Shot profile: Saint Joe’s shoots more threes — higher variance
- Interior play: La Salle wins on the glass and in the post
- Turnover battle: Slight edge to Saint Joe’s in ball security
- Late-game fouling and FT shooting could tip the spread either way
These rivalry games often come down to toughness and execution in the final 5–6 minutes.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs La Salle Explorers Predictions and Best Bets
The market has this one priced close, and it should be. But in toss-up spots like this, I’ll take the team with more consistent spacing and shot creation. Saint Joe’s has the better offensive ceiling and a slight edge in guard play. I lean Hawks -1.5 and would take it at -2 or better.
As for the total, 141.5 is a fair line. If both teams shoot to average, this stays close to the number. If either side controls pace too heavily, it may sneak Under. Slight lean to Under due to expected intensity and fouling late — but it’s not a strong angle.
Focus on the side — it’s more predictable here.
Best Bet: Saint Joseph’s Hawks -1.5 (-113).
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