Both teams are trending toward the Under: Saint Joe’s is 9-16 O/U in its last 15, while Cal is 2-5 O/U in its last seven.
The Hawks rank 32nd in adjusted defensive efficiency, 14th in effective field goal defense, and 24th in three-point defense since February 20. Their perimeter defense will come in handy against a jumpshot-reliant Cal team that doesn’t grab its own misses (318th in OREB).
The Bears check in at 56th adjusted defensive efficiency during that span and will limit a poor-shooting Hawks offense (30.8% from deep) that doesn’t get to the stripe (13.8 free throws per game).
Total PicksJOES 93, CAL 123
Coloneljim is #1 on picking games that California is in with a record of (9-5-0) and +8550 units on the season.
ciarajo is #1 on picking games that Saint Joseph's are in with a record of (18-9-0) and +8650 units on the season.
Sandsaver727 is #2 on picking games that Saint Joseph's are in with a record of (18-11-0) and +8000 units on the season.
unbuckle is #3 on picking games that California is in with a record of (19-11-0) and +6900 units on the season.
theardt is #3 on picking games that Saint Joseph's are in with a record of (13-2-0) and +6950 units on the season.
teslaxyz is #4 on picking games that Saint Joseph's are in with a record of (18-14-0) and +6850 units on the season.
jazzmatazz is #4 on picking games that California is in with a record of (19-12-0) and +6850 units on the season.
Hoosier is #5 on picking games that California is in with a record of (19-10-0) and +6400 units on the season.
Messy is #5 on picking games that Saint Joseph's are in with a record of (16-14-0) and +6310 units on the season.
faustobone is #7 on picking games that California is in with a record of (17-8-0) and +6100 units on the season.
MLBFan8848 is #8 on picking games that Saint Joseph's are in with a record of (20-12-0) and +5800 units on the season.
CNOTES is #9 on picking games that Saint Joseph's are in with a record of (7-2-0) and +5700 units on the season.