Delaware State Hornets vs Saint Joseph’s Hawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Delaware State vs Saint Joseph's NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Philadelphia.

Delaware State vs Saint Joseph's Prediction

Planning on watching today's Hornets and Hawks game? Catch the action at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149.5 points, and Saint Joseph's is favored by -18.5 vs. Delaware State.

Delaware State vs. Saint Joseph's Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Delaware State Hornets at Saint Joseph's Hawks
Where: Philadelphia at Hagan Arena
Date: Saturday, December 28th
Betting Odds STJOE -18.5, DELST +1400 | STJOE -4000 O/U 149.5

Hornets Preview: Does Delaware State Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Delaware State improved to 4-6 on the season with an 83-80 road win over Alabama State on Friday. The Hornets entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Delaware State led 40-34 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 46. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Delaware State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points on 56.4% shooting from the field. They connected on 50% of their threes, going 9-for-18, and had an effective field goal percentage of 65.5%. Their two-point shooting was also strong, hitting 59.5% of their attempts.

Robert Smith led the way with 26 points, hitting 7 threes at a 63.6% clip. CJ Hines added 25 points, while Martaz Robinson and Amarr Knox chipped in 23 and 21 points, respectively. Kaseem Watson was efficient inside, shooting 66.7% from the field and finishing with 16 points.

Hornets Team Defense

Delaware State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Hornets had a particularly tough time defending inside, where they allowed 62% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Delaware State's opponents hit 11 threes on 34% shooting. The Hornets also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 7. Delaware State gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hawks Preview: Do the Hawks Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Saint Joseph's improved to 8-4 on the season with an 82-62 road win over Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Hawks entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 144 went over the 140.5 line.

After leading 32-30 at halftime, Saint Joseph's dominated the second half, outscoring the Hokies 50-32 to seal the win.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Saint Joseph's put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They connected on 15 of 32 three-point attempts, hitting 46.9% from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 13 for 14 (92.9%).

Erik Reynolds II led the way with 25 points, shooting 52.6% overall and 5 of 11 from three. Derek Simpson and Rasheer Fleming each added 18 points, with Simpson also contributing 6 assists. The Hawks finished with 19 assists as a team, with Anthony Finkley and Ben Burnham both hitting 3 threes, with Burnham going a perfect 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.

Hawks Team Defense

Saint Joseph's Hawks held their opponents to just 62 points, with a defensive effort that limited them to 40% shooting from the field (22/54). Inside the arc, the Hawks allowed 15 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Hawks' defense gave up 7 made threes on 22 attempts, holding their opponents to 31% shooting. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws, an 84% rate. Saint Joseph's allowed just 5 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hornets vs Hawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Delaware State has an ATS record of 2-0-1 while averaging 78 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
Saint Joseph's has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 75 points per game while allowing 69. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hornets have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 4-0-1 in these scenarios.
As the betting favorite, the Hawks have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.