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Villanova vs. Saint Joseph's prediction, odds, line: 2024 college basketball Nov. 12 picks by proven model from
Villanova vs. Saint Joseph's prediction, odds, line: 2024 college basketball Nov. 12 picks by proven model
Villanova (-3.5) vs. Saint Joseph's
Sunday, Nov. 12, 2:30 p.m. ET
Villanova and Saint Joseph's will square off in a non-conference matchup Sunday afternoon at Finneran Pavilion in Philadelphia. The Wildcats are coming off a 15-16 season in which they finished tied for 10th in the Big East, while the Hawks went 11-21 last season and finished 12th in the Atlantic 10.
Villanova is led by senior guard Justin Moore, who averaged 14.8 points per game last season. Junior guard Caleb Daniels (10.0 ppg) and sophomore forward Brandon Slater (9.3 ppg) are also key contributors for the Wildcats.
Saint Joseph's is led by junior guard Erik Reynolds II, who averaged 13.9 points per game last season. Senior forward Taylor Funk (11.5 ppg) and sophomore guard Cameron Brown (10.2 ppg) are also key contributors for the Hawks.
Villanova vs. Saint Joseph's prediction
Villanova is a 3.5-point favorite against Saint Joseph's in this matchup. The Wildcats have won the last five meetings between these two teams, and they have a 13-7 record against the Hawks all-time.
Villanova is the more talented team in this matchup, and they should be able to win this game comfortably. The Wildcats have more depth and experience than the Hawks, and they should be able to control the tempo of the game.
Saint Joseph's is a good team, but they are not yet ready to compete with a team like Villanova. The Hawks will need to play a perfect game in order to pull off the upset.
