Saint Joseph's Hawks at UNLV Rebels, Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Thursday, November 20, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s a key non-conference matchup in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 20. Read our Saint Joseph’s vs UNLV prediction along with our NCAAB picks for the night. The Hawks are 2-2 and they have lost back-to-back games against Virginia Tech and Penn. They couldn’t string together a consistent offense to get back into the game against Penn earlier this week. UNLV is 2-2 and they are coming of their best win of the season, which came on the road against Memphis. These two teams will need a key win come March Madness, and a win in this game could help down the road. The tip-off time between the two teams is set for 10 P.M. EST.
Saint Joseph’s reeling after back-to-back defeats
Saint Joseph’s is 2-2 overall this season. The Hawks opened the season with home wins over Lafayette and Drexel. Saint Joseph’s won both games by at least nine points. After starting well, the Hawks dropped back-to-back games to Virginia Tech and to Penn.
In their last game, the Hawks lost 83-74 to Penn away from home on Monday, Nov. 17. Saint Joseph’s never led in the second half of the game as they struggled to string anything together. The Hawks went over three minutes without any points, which killed the team’s momentum. Saint Joseph’s shot 38% from the field and 29% from behind the arc. They were outscored 38-32 in the paint, which was a big difference maker in the defeat. Deuce Jones led the team with 24 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
Jones leads the team with 17.2 points per game. Derek Simpson is the top rebounding player with 5.8 boards, while Anthony Finkley is dishing out 2.8 assists per game.
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Saint Joseph’s ranks 150th in KenPom’s overall rankings. The Hawks rank 212th in offensive rating and 120th in defensive rating.
Saint Joseph’s is averaging 73.5 points per game, which ranks 306th in the nation. They are shooting 39.7% from the field, placing them 338th. The Hawks are the 348th ranked team, which is the 17th-worst team in the nation, in 3-point shooting, making 25.5% from deep.
On defense, the Hawks are allowing 79.5 points per game, placing them 196th. They are the 232nd ranked defensive team, allowing 44.4% from the field. They also rank 301st in 3-point defense, allowing 36.3% from behind the arc.
Saint Joseph’s is 1-3 against the spread this season. The Hawks are 0-2 against the spread when they have played on the road this season. They are 0-1 against the spread as an underdog, too. The total is 2-2 when the Hawks have played. The under is 2-0 when Saint Joseph’s have played on the road.
UNLV under .500 at home this year
UNLV is 2-2 this season. They opened the season with a loss to Tennessee-Martin by five points, but they bounced back with a blowout win over Chattanooga. UNLV’s second defeat came against Montana when the Grizzlies defeated the Rebels by nine points. Both of UNLV’s losses came when they were favored by double-digits. UNLV earned its best win of the season in its previous game.
In their last game, the Rebels defeated Memphis on the road 92-78 on Sunday, Nov. 16. UNLV grabbed the lead in the first two minutes of the game and they never relinquished it, taking the win all the way to the end. The Rebels shot 50% from the field and 26% from behind the arc. They dominated the paint, outscoring the Tigers 50-40 in the lane and they out-rebounded Memphis by four boards. Isaac Williamson and Howie Fleming Jr. both scored 25 points each in the win.
Williamson leads the offense in scoring with 18 points per game, but he has only played in the previous two games. Tyrin Jones is grabbing a team-high six rebounds, while Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn is passing for a team-leading 3 assists per game.
UNLV is the No. 102-ranked team in KenPom’s rankings. They are the 70th-ranked offensive team and the 152nd-ranked defensive team so far this season.
The Rebels are averaging 91.8 points per game, which ranks 126th. They are the 41st-ranked shooting team, making 50.8% from the field. UNLV is hitting 28.6% from behind the 3-point line, placing them 319th.
On defense, UNLV is allowing 83.8 points per game, placing them 242nd. They are the 304th-ranked defensive team, giving up 47% from the field. UNLV is allowing 33.3% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 231st.
UNLV is 2-2 against the spread this season. The Rebels are 1-2 against the spread when they have played a home. They are 1-0 against the spread as a single-digit favorite. The over is 4-0 when UNLV has played this season. The over is 2-0 when the total has been set at 157 or higher.
Saint Joseph’s Hawks vs UNLV Rebels Picks
Saint Joseph’s vs UNLV Spread Pick
- UNLV -8.5 (5 units)
The Hawks will go on the road to UNLV for a big game between two high-profile mid-major programs. Saint Joseph’s is reeling as they have lost back-to-back games, including an upset loss to Penn. The Hawks have struggled to defend and they rank 232nd in opposing field goal percentage. The offense hasn’t been stellar either as they rank near the bottom in the nation in field goal percentage and 3-point percentage. UNLV will be able to get a blowout win over the Hawks as they are riding high from a major road win over Memphis a few days ago. Momentum is a real thing in college basketball and they will ride it into this week’s game. The Rebels rank 70th in offensive rating according to KenPom and Saint Joseph’s will really struggle against UNLV’s pace and willingness to score in the open floor.
Take the Rebels to cover.
Saint Joseph’s vs UNLV Over/Under Pick
- Over 157.5 (5 units)
The Rebels are one of the fastest teams in the league. They rank 48th in pace and love to score in transition. This has been a main reason why the over has hit in every game for them this year. The Rebels are also struggling on defense, allowing 47% to be made on them, which ranks 304th in the country. Saint Joseph’s is above average in tempo, ranking 130th. The Hawks are allowing nearly 80 points per game, which will be easily attainable for UNLV in this outing.
Take the over on Thursday.
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