Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Massachusetts-Lowell vs Saint Louis NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in St. Louis.
Massachusetts-Lowell vs Saint Louis Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the River Hawks versus the Billikens? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, MO. The over/under for this game is set at 164.5 points, and Saint Louis is favored by -8 against Massachusetts-Lowell in a non-conference matchup.
Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Saint Louis Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks at Saint Louis Billikens
- Where: St. Louis at Chaifetz Arena
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds STLOU -8, MASLOW +275 | STLOU -350 O/U 164.5
River Hawks Preview: Will Massachusetts-Lowell Be The Talk of Chaifetz Arena?
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Recent Game/Games
Massachusetts-Lowell improved to 4-1 on the season with an 81-74 win over Merrimack on Monday. The River Hawks were -7.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread.
After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Massachusetts-Lowell turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Merrimack 49-39. The game’s total points of 155 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.
River Hawks Offense Breakdown
In their recent game, the River Hawks put up 81 points, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They hit 44.4% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-18, while their two-point shooting was just 40% (16/40). At the free-throw line, they connected on 75.8%, making 25 of 33 attempts.
Max Brooks led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Adam Clark added 19 points, though he shot 40% overall. Quinton Mincey struggled, hitting just 21.4% of his shots, but contributed 11 rebounds and 5 assists.
River Hawks Team Defense
Massachusetts-Lowell gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 24 of 58 attempts. They held the other team to 40% shooting on two-point shots, as they made 16 of 40.
From beyond the arc, the River Hawks allowed 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 25 for 75%. Massachusetts-Lowell gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Billikens Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Billikens?
Saint Louis improved to 4-1 on the season with an 81-67 win over Quinnipiac on Monday. The Billikens, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
After leading 37-36 at halftime, Saint Louis clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding the Bobcats to 31 points while scoring 44 of their own. The game’s total points of 148 fell short of the 158.5 O/U line.
Billikens Offense Breakdown
Saint Louis put up 81 points in their latest game, shooting 41.7% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 21 of 29 free throws, good for 72.4%.
Isaiah Swope led the way with 30 points, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% rate, while also dishing out 6 assists. Paul Otieno added 19 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 3 of 5 threes.
Billikens Team Defense
Saint Louis held their opponent to 67 points, with a defensive effort that saw them give up 41% shooting from the field. The Billikens allowed 25 field goals on 60 attempts.
Inside the arc, their opponent shot 46%, converting 15 of 32 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they hit 10 of 28, good for 35%. Saint Louis also sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 21 free throws, a 72% clip. The Billikens limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 5 offensive rebounds.
River Hawks vs Billikens Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the River Hawks have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 62 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games at home, the Billikens have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-3-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 72 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the River Hawks have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Billikens have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-3-1.
Massachusetts-Lowell vs Saint Louis Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Massachusetts-Lowell +8 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.