Virginia Commonwealth Favored to Beat Saint Joseph’s in College Basketball Showdown

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Virginia Commonwealth is predicted to edge out Saint Joseph’s (PA) in a highly anticipated college basketball matchup at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET, according to advanced simulations by Dimers.

Dimers’ predictive model, which ran 10,000 simulations of the game, gives Virginia Commonwealth a 63% chance of winning, compared to Saint Joseph’s 37% probability. The predicted final score is 74-70 in favor of Virginia Commonwealth.

“Our experts utilized the latest data to simulate the game thousands of times,” said Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer at Dimers. “The results consistently show Virginia Commonwealth as the more likely winner, with a 63% win probability.”

The betting odds reflect the model’s findings, with Virginia Commonwealth listed as a 3.5-point favorite. The over/under for total points is set at 143.5, with a 52% chance of the game exceeding that mark.

For fans looking to place bets, Dimers’ model suggests the strongest edge lies in the spread. The odds for Virginia Commonwealth to cover the spread are -110, while Saint Joseph’s stands at -106. Moneyline odds are -166 for Virginia Commonwealth and +154 for Saint Joseph’s.

This matchup is part of a broader season of college basketball predictions and betting insights provided by Dimers, which uses machine learning and data analysis to simulate game outcomes. Fans can access detailed predictions and betting advice on the platform.

Friday’s game is expected to draw significant attention from both fans and bettors, as both teams vie for a crucial win in their season campaigns.