St Joseph's Hawks vs Princeton Tigers Prediction and Picks - November 30, 2025
Sunday afternoon on the college hardwood, and we have a St Joseph's vs Princeton prediction ready to rock and roll. The Hawks are off a 100-61 home win over Rutgers-Camden to move to 3-3 on the year. Princeton is 3-6 on the year and they are off a 79-74 home loss to Vermont. These teams met last year and Princeton won that game on the road by a score of 77-69. Can St Joe's get revenge for that loss? Continue reading to see our St Joeseph's vs Princeton prediction.
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Hawks Come In Off An Easy Win
Saint Joseph’s comes into this matchup fresh off a 100-61 win over Rutgers-Camden on November 25, a game where Jaden Smith led the way with 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting, while Khaafiq Myers grabbed 12 rebounds and Derek Simpson dished out eight assists. The Hawks dominated from start to finish, shooting 58% from the field and controlling the glass with a 58-21 rebounding edge. It was the kind of performance that allowed them to reset after a tough loss to UNLV earlier in the month.
Offensively, Saint Joseph’s has been productive but streaky, averaging 79.8 points per game while shooting 42.7% from the field (289th nationally) and just 26.8% from three (350th). The Hawks rely heavily on guard play, with Deuce Jones (17.0 PPG) and Jaiden Glover-Toscano (13.5 PPG) providing scoring punch, while Simpson adds balance with his ability to attack and distribute. Free-throw shooting has been a strength at 79.8% (10th nationally), which helps them close games when they get to the line. The rebounding numbers are solid at 39 per game (94th), giving them second-chance opportunities even when the perimeter shots aren’t falling.
Defensively, Saint Joseph’s has been middle-of-the-pack, allowing 79.8 points per game (215th) while holding opponents to 42.2% shooting. Their perimeter defense has been shaky, giving up 33.8% from three, but they’ve shown toughness inside with players like Justice Ajogbor and Jaden Smith providing rim protection. The Hawks’ biggest challenge remains consistency — they can look dominant against weaker competition but have struggled to sustain that level against stronger teams. Against Princeton, their ability to defend the arc and limit turnovers will be critical.
Princeton Has Lost Three In A Row
Princeton’s last game was a 79-74 loss to Vermont on November 26, where Caden Happy scored 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting with four threes, Jackson Hicke added 20, and Malik Abdullahi chipped in 14 points and six rebounds. The Tigers shot 49% from the field and 38% from deep, but their 4-of-12 free-throw shooting proved costly as Vermont closed with an 8-0 run to seal it.
Offensively, Princeton has leaned on its guard-heavy rotation, averaging 72.3 points per game while shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.3% from three (199th nationally). Hicke continues to be their most aggressive scorer, while Stanton and Davis provide perimeter balance, and Abdullahi gives them an inside presence who can also facilitate. Happy’s breakout against Vermont showed how dangerous they can be when multiple shooters get hot, but their free-throw struggles (67.5%, 284th nationally) remain a glaring weakness in tight games.
Defensively, Princeton has been vulnerable, allowing 77.1 points per game (176th nationally) and opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field (304th). They rebound modestly at 32.4 per game (279th), which leaves them exposed against bigger, more physical teams. While their perimeter defense has been serviceable at 33.6% allowed from three, the inability to consistently protect the paint and finish possessions has hurt them. Against Saint Joseph’s, Princeton will need to tighten up inside and avoid giving away easy looks in transition if they want to bounce back.
St Joeseph's vs Princeton Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,570.00 |
| 2 |  Dan Kaiser | +1,223.00 |
| 3 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,000.00 |
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| 5 |  David Hess | +706.00 |
St Joeseph's vs Princeton Spread Pick
- St Joe's -3.5 (5 Units)
St. Joe’s looks like the right side here at -3.5, especially given how they’ve been able to control games with their rebounding and free-throw efficiency. The Hawks average 39 boards per game (94th nationally) and shoot an elite 79.8% from the line (10th nationally), which gives them a reliable edge in close contests. Deuce Jones has been the steady scorer at 17 points per game, while Jaiden Glover-Toscano and Derek Simpson provide balance in the backcourt. Even though their three-point shooting has been poor (26.8%, 350th nationally), they’ve shown they can win by attacking inside and getting to the stripe. Against a Princeton team that just lost 79-74 to Vermont and struggled at the line (4-of-12 free throws), St. Joe’s has the tools to cover this number.
On the defensive side, St. Joe’s has been more reliable than Princeton, holding opponents to 42.2% shooting compared to the Tigers’ 46.6% allowed. Princeton has talent — Jackson Hicke and Caden Happy combined for 42 points against Vermont — but their defense has been leaky, giving up 77.1 points per game (176th nationally) and struggling to rebound (32.4 per game, 279th). That weakness on the glass plays directly into St. Joe’s strength, as the Hawks can generate second-chance points and control tempo. With their ability to finish games at the line and Princeton’s inconsistency in crunch time, St. Joe’s -3.5 feels like the right call to back.
St Joeseph's vs Princeton Over/Under Pick
- Over 147 (4 Units)
The Over 147 makes sense here because both teams have shown they can push pace and score, while neither defense has been particularly reliable. Saint Joseph’s averages 79.8 points per game and thrives on rebounding (39 per game) and free-throw efficiency (79.8%, 10th nationally), giving them consistent second-chance and late-game scoring opportunities. Princeton, meanwhile, just put up 74 points in their loss to Vermont, with Caden Happy and Jackson Hicke combining for 42, and the Tigers average 72.3 points per game despite shooting only 42.4% from the field. Defensively, both sides give up big numbers — St. Joe’s allows 79.8 points per game, while Princeton surrenders 77.1 — which sets the stage for a high-possession, back-and-forth matchup. With both teams capable of multiple double-digit scorers and neither defense built to clamp down, this total has a strong chance of being cleared.
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