Villanova Wildcats vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Prediction, 11/12/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Villanova Wildcats

The Villanova Wildcats are coming off a disappointing season in which they went 16-15 and failed to make the NCAA Tournament. However, they have a lot of talent returning this season, led by senior guard Justin Moore. Moore is a Preseason All-American and one of the best players in the country. He will be joined by a talented cast of supporting players, including junior forward Caleb Daniels and sophomore guard Mark Armstrong. The Wildcats have a tough schedule this season, but they have the talent to compete with anyone in the country. They are a legitimate contender to win the Big East and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

Saint Joseph's Hawks

The Saint Joseph's Hawks are coming off a solid season in which they went 22-10 and finished third in the Atlantic 10 Conference. They lost some key players from that team, but they have a good nucleus returning, led by senior guard Erik Reynolds II. Reynolds is a Preseason All-Atlantic 10 selection and one of the best players in the conference. He will be joined by a talented cast of supporting players, including junior forward Taylor Funk and sophomore guard Cameron Brown. The Hawks have a tough schedule this season, but they have the talent to compete with anyone in the Atlantic 10. They are a legitimate contender to win the conference and make the NCAA Tournament.

Prediction

This is a tough matchup between two evenly matched teams. Villanova has the better talent, but Saint Joseph's has the home-court advantage. I think this game will be close, but I ultimately give the edge to Villanova. Villanova 75, Saint Joseph's 70