PRO Projection submitted a savvy pick across Wednesday’s conference tournament matchups – and it’s a low-profile gem.
The Atlantic-10 Tournament kicks off with an exciting first-round matchup between the La Salle Explorers and the UMass Minutemen. Scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 4:30 PM EDT at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., this game also marks the swan song for the esteemed career of La Salle’s head coach, Fran Dunphy.
As both teams prepare for Wednesday’s high-stakes game, the Explorers hold an overall record of 13-18 and are 12-18-0 against the spread (ATS) this season. The Minutemen, at 12-19, have shown more consistency against the spread, tallying a record of 14-16-0.
Considering their season performance and betting trends, let’s delve into the La Salle vs. UMass prediction and pick for this college basketball meeting, utilizing expert NCAAB models available to PRO subscribers.
La Salle vs. UMass Odds, Predictions Using Expert NCAAB Projections
- La Salle at UMass Spread: La Salle +2.5, -110 / UMASS -2.5, -110
- La Salle at UMass Over/Under: o145.5, -105 / u145.5, -115
- La Salle at UMass Moneyline: La Salle +125 / UMASS -151
In Wednesday’s anticipated showdown, our top recommendation is to back La Salle to win outright.
The moneyline sits at a tempting +125, offering potential value against our calculated fair price of +103. This opportunity is backed by our PRO Projections, which grade this pick as a solid B. While the Minutemen soundly defeated La Salle in both regular-season matchups, winning by an average margin of 22.5 points, the nature of conference tournaments often brings out unexpected performances. With high stakes at play, La Salle could capitalize on the chance to upend expectations.
Also, some shops are offering +130 on La Salle to sweeten the pot. Check our NCAAB odds page for the best prices available.
PRO Projections Pick: La Salle Moneyline
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