La Salle Explorers vs Massachusetts Minutemen 1/11/23 – On Wednesday night, the UMass Minutemen will host Atlantic 10 rivals, LaSalle Explorers. The Minutemen are currently 10-5 overall, 1-2 in conference while the Explorers rank 7-8 overall and 1-1 within the conference. UMass has won six consecutive victories against LaSalle since last season, beating them twice. As reported by NCAAB betting splits, UMass is the favorite in this game.
La Salle Explorers vs Massachusetts Minutemen
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: William D. Mullins Center
La Salle Explorers vs Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Odds
La Salle
Moneyline: +400
Spread: +9.5 (-105)
Total: 142.5 (over -105)
Massachusetts
Moneyline: -450
Spread: -9.5 (-105)
Total: 142.5 (under -105)
La Salle Explorers vs Massachusetts Minutemen Analysis
LaSalle Explorers enter this game with a record 7-8 overall, and 1-1 in Atlantic 10. The Explorers won 77-75 overtime over Rhode Island after being blown out by Virginia Commonwealth in the conference opener. Jhamir Brickus made two free throws in overtime. The Explorers won the game by 5 seconds.
UMass brought in Frank Martin, a South Carolina coach. He seems to be having an impact. The Minutemen are currently 10-5 overall, and 1-2 in Atlantic 10. They have won some high-quality games, including beating Colorado and topping Saint Louis. Saint Louis is considered to be one of the top teams in the A10. They lost to George Washington last Saturday, and they fell short against St. Bonaventure.
La Salle Explorers vs Massachusetts Minutemen Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of La Salle’s last 5 games. La Salle are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. La Salle are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against UMass. La Salle are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against UMass. The total has gone OVER in 5 of La Salle’s last 6 games on the road. La Salle are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against UMass. La Salle are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Atlantic 10 conference. La Salle are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games played in January.
UMass are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. UMass are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of UMass’ last 6 games against La Salle. The total has gone OVER in 5 of UMass’ last 7 games at home. UMass are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against La Salle. The total has gone OVER in 5 of UMass’ last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic 10 conference. UMass are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games played in January.
La Salle Explorers vs Massachusetts Minutemen Free Pick
The Minutemen are a better team at home and beat Saint Louis last week. With 6 consecutive wins, the Minutemen own LaSalle and should be in control. Three point shooting is the key, as UMass is more effective from deep and LaSalle has struggled to defend it. As stated at college basketball betting lines, UMass will cover
Free Pick: UMass
