Massachusetts Minutemen vs Saint Louis Billikens Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Saint Louis vs Massachusetts NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Amherst.

Saint Louis vs Massachusetts Prediction

Betting on today's Billikens and Minutemen game? Catch the action at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA, as the Minutemen hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Atlantic 10 conference contest is set at 150.5 points, with Massachusetts being favored by -1 at home against Saint Louis.

Saint Louis vs. Massachusetts Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Saint Louis Billikens at Massachusetts Minutemen
Where: Amherst at William D. Mullins Memorial Center
Date: Tuesday, February 4th
Betting Odds UMASS -1, STLOU -108 | UMASS -113 O/U 150.5

Billikens Preview: Are the Billikens Ready for a Win at Amherst?

Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games

Saint Louis fell to 11-9 on the season after a 71-63 home loss to Dayton on Friday. The Billikens were -2 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 134 came in under the O/U line of 143.5.

Saint Louis trailed 37-25 at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, outscoring Dayton 38-34. However, their comeback effort fell short.

Billikens Offense Breakdown

Saint Louis put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They hit 38.5% of their threes, going 10-for-26 from deep, and connected on 56.5% of their two-point attempts.

Gibson Jimerson led the way with 21 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 37.5% from three. Javon Bennett added 19 points, hitting 50% of his threes, while Isaiah Swope and Enoch Cheeks both contributed 15 points, with Swope also grabbing 5 rebounds.

Billikens Team Defense

Saint Louis gave up 71 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 13/23 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Saint Louis' defense saw their opponent hit 10/26 threes, a 38% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 63%. Saint Louis allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Minutemen Preview: Does Massachusetts Stand a Chance at Home?

Massachusetts Minutemen Recent Game/Games

Massachusetts improved to 9-12 on the season with a 62-53 road win over Duquesne on Saturday, February 1st. The Minutemen entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

UMass led 25-24 at halftime and outscored Duquesne 37-29 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 115 fell well short of the 144.5 over/under line.

Minutemen Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Minutemen put up 62 points, shooting 41.4% from the field and 31.2% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 47.4% of their attempts.

Rahsool Diggins led the way with 32 points, connecting on 5 of 9 threes and shooting 61.1% overall. Daniel Hankins-Sanford added 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Tre Dinkins III chipped in 11 points and 5 assists despite shooting just 23.1% from the floor.

Minutemen Team Defense

Massachusetts put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Minutemen were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 23 attempts, a 17% success rate.

Inside the arc, Massachusetts allowed 15 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 40% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 11 of those attempts. The Minutemen gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Billikens vs Minutemen Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Saint Louis has an ATS record of 2-8 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
Across their last five home contests, Massachusetts has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 81 points per game.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Saint Louis has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Minutemen have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.