The UMass Minutemen (2-2) host the La Salle Explorers (3-5) as 5-point favorites after Carl Pierre put up 23 points in the Minutemen 93-88 loss to Bryant. The game airs on NBCS at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 9, 2021. The matchup has a point total of 145.5.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass | -5 | -112 | -109 | 145.5 | -109 | -113 | -225 | 180 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| UMass (-5) | Over (145.5) | UMass 79 La Salle 72 |
Total Facts
- In 100% of their opportunities this season (four of four chances), the Minutemen and their opponents have put up more than this matchup’s point total of 145.5 points.
- La Salle and its opponents have added up to score more than 145.5 points in 37.5% of their matchups this season (three of eight opportunities).
- The Minutemen and the Explorers combine to average 5.1 more points per game than the total of 145.5 set for this matchup.
- Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 147.4 points per game, 1.9 more than the point total in this matchup.
- The average over/under the Minutemen have had set in matchups this season is 19.0 more points than this outing’s point total.
- Explorers games this year have averaged an over/under of 133.5 points, 12.0 less than the point total in this matchup.
UMass Betting Information
- The Minutemen are 2-2 against the spread this season.
- The Minutemen have posted an even record of 1-1 against the spread when the spread is -5 or higher.
- UMass has been reliable for the over this season, combining with opponents to reach the total in 4 of 4 games for a 100% rate.
La Salle Betting Information
- La Salle has failed to cover the spread in more than half of its outings, going 3-4 ATS.
- La Salle and its opponents have hit the over in fewer than half of their games this year — 3 of 7 (42.9%).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2020 | UMass | -4.5 | 140 | -205 | +165 | Regular Season | 85-66 UMASS |
| 3/4/2020 | La Salle | -1.5 | 137.5 | -127 | +104 | Regular Season | 75-64 UMASS |
| 1/8/2020 | UMass | -3 | 142.5 | -158 | +130 | Regular Season | 77-69 UMASS |
| 1/30/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 60-51 LASALLE |
| 1/5/2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 69-60 LASALLE |
UMass Leaders
- The Minutemen leader in points and rebounds is Tre Mitchell, who scores 22.6 points and grabs 7.0 boards per game.
- Noah Fernandes is UMass’ best passer, distributing 5.6 assists per game while scoring 12.8 PPG.
- The Minutemen get the most three-point shooting production out of Pierre, who knocks down 2.6 threes per game.
- Fernandes is the Minutemen leader in steals, averaging 2.2 steals per game, while Mitchell leads them in blocks with 1.6 per contest.
La Salle Leaders
- The Explorers’ leader in scoring and rebounding is Jack Clark with 9.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
- The Explorers’ leading assist machine is Jhamir Brickus with a stat line of 4.0 assists, 7.8 points, and 1.7 rebounds per game.
- Sherif Kenney provides the bulk of the Explorers’ three-point shooting production. He hits 1.8 threes per game to pace the team.
- La Salle’s leader in steals is Brickus with 1.7 per game, and its leader in blocks is Clifton Moore with 1.6 per game.
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