Davidson Wildcats vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Picks and Prediction for Friday March 13 2026
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The Davidson Wildcats face the Saint Joseph’s Hawks in the Atlantic 10 Championship Quarterfinal on Friday, March 13, 2026, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET with television coverage on CNBC. According to DraftKings, Saint Joseph’s enters the matchup as a 1.5-point favorite with the total listed at 131.5. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.
Davidson Wildcats Grinding Through the Tournament
Davidson enters the Atlantic 10 Championship Quarterfinal with a 20-12 overall record and a 10-8 mark in A-10 play. The Wildcats advanced in the tournament after recently winning over Loyola Chicago 64-59 in overtime in the second round. Over their last five games, Davidson has recently won over Loyola Chicago, Saint Bonaventure, La Salle, and Duquesne while recently losing to Saint Joseph’s.
On the season, Davidson averages 72.4 points per game while allowing 67.3 points per contest. The Wildcats shoot 46% from the field and average 33.3 rebounds with 13.8 assists per game. Defensively, Davidson contributes 4.2 blocks and 6.6 steals per contest while relying on disciplined half-court execution to control the pace of games.
In the overtime win against Loyola Chicago in the second round, Roberts Blums led Davidson with 14 points while Devin Brown led the team with eight rebounds. The Wildcats shot 40% from the field and managed just nine turnovers while surviving a defensive battle. However, Davidson now faces a short turnaround after the overtime game, which could be a key factor against a Saint Joseph’s team that had a bye into the quarterfinal round.
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Saint Joseph’s Hawks Enter Fresh After Bye
Saint Joseph’s enters the Atlantic 10 Championship Quarterfinal with a 21-10 overall record and a strong 13-5 record in conference play. The Hawks received a bye into the quarterfinal round after finishing near the top of the A-10 standings. Over their last five games, Saint Joseph’s has recently won over La Salle, Davidson, Rhode Island, George Mason, and Loyola Chicago.
On the season, Saint Joseph’s averages 73.7 points per game while allowing 70.0 points per contest. The Hawks shoot 43% from the field and average 38.9 rebounds with 15.6 assists per game. Defensively, Saint Joseph’s contributes 4.9 blocks and 5.5 steals per contest while focusing on rebounding and interior defense.
In their most recent game against La Salle, Justice Ajogbor led the Hawks with 20 points while Derek Simpson led the team with seven rebounds. Saint Joseph’s shot an efficient 52% from the field and knocked down 10 three-pointers while controlling the boards 37-35. With the extra rest from the bye and strong shooting in their last outing, the Hawks enter this matchup with momentum.
Davidson vs Saint Joseph’s Pick
Davidson vs Saint Joseph’s Spread Pick
- Pick: Saint Joseph’s -1.5
Saint Joseph’s holds a slight edge entering this quarterfinal matchup thanks to its rest advantage and recent win over Davidson earlier this month. The Hawks have also been playing strong basketball down the stretch and bring a rebounding advantage that could create second-chance opportunities. With Davidson coming off an overtime game the night before, Saint Joseph’s has a good chance to control the tempo and cover the small spread.
Davidson vs Saint Joseph’s Total Pick
- Pick: Under 131.5
I like the under in this matchup because both teams typically play at a slower pace and rely heavily on half-court offense. Davidson has been involved in several defensive battles recently, and Saint Joseph’s also prefers a controlled tempo. With tournament pressure and both teams familiar with each other, this game could turn into a physical, lower-scoring contest.
Final Score Prediction: Saint Joseph’s 68, Davidson 63
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