Lafayette vs. Saint Joseph’s Picks and Prediction, November 3, 2025
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On Monday, the Lafayette Leopards face off against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks at Michael J. Hagan ‘85 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This game will be aired on ESPN+. Keep up to date with all the NCAAB action, with our College Basketball predictions.
Game Information for Lafayette vs Saint Joseph
- November 3, 2025
- 7:00pm EST
- Michael J. Hagan ‘85 Arena
- ESPN+
Saint Joseph’s Form & Recent Results
Saint Joseph’s heads into the new basketball season looking to rebound after a tough stretch at the end of last year, when they lost three of their final five games. The Hawks leaned heavily on Xzayvier Brown, who emerged as the team’s top offensive threat by averaging 17.6 points per game. Right behind him was Erik Reynolds II, who contributed a solid 16 points per contest, making them a formidable scoring duo. On the boards, Rasheer Fleming was the Hawks’ go-to rebounder, pulling down an impressive 8.5 rebounds per game throughout the season. Brown also proved to be a key playmaker, leading the team with an average of 4.3 assists per game, helping to set up his teammates for scoring opportunities. Defensively, Saint Joseph’s struggled at times, allowing opponents to score an average of 75.1 points per game over the season. In the last five games, that number was only slightly lower at 72.4 points allowed per game. As they tip off the new season in front of their home crowd, the Hawks will be eager to tighten up their defense and come out strong with a win.
Lafayette Form & Recent Results
Lafayette heads into their season opener with a bit of momentum, having picked up three wins in their final five games of last year. For the Leopards, Alex Chaikan emerged as a key offensive threat last season, leading the team with an average of 13.9 points per game. Right behind him was Justin Vander Baan, who put up an impressive 12.7 points per game, making him the team's second-highest scorer. Vander Baan was also a force on the boards, collecting a team-high average of 7 rebounds per game, and he contributed in other ways too, finishing the season as Lafayette’s assist leader with 3.1 per contest. During their final five games of last season, the Leopards’ offense found a nice groove, averaging 72.2 points per game, a boost over their season-long average of 67.8 points. However, they’re set to open the new season with a real test, as they hit the road to face Saint Joseph’s, a matchup that promises to be a tough challenge right out of the gate.
Key Players for Lafayette and Saint Joseph
- Lafayette’s Justin Vander Baan last season: 12.7 points per/g, 7 rebounds per/g, 3.1 assists per/g
- Saint Joseph’s Xzayvier Brown last season: 17.6 points per/g, 4.3 assists per/g
Lafayette vs Saint Joseph Picks and Prediction
Saint Joseph’s hopes to kick off the new season with a win in front of their home crowd, but to accomplish this, they’ll need to get past Lafayette. Lafayette comes into the game as the underdog, but they’re sure to try and make an impact from the opening whistle. Expect them to push for some strong offensive plays early on as they aim to set the tone and keep the game competitive against a favored Saint Joseph’s squad. Final Score Prediction, Saint Joseph’s Hawks win 76-68.
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