On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Minutemen (5-8) face off against the Saint Joseph’s Hawks (9-4) at Michael J. Hagan ‘85 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Saint Joseph’s comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a commanding 82-62 victory over Virginia Tech, Erik Reynolds II was a standout performer for the Saint Joseph's Hawks, netting an impressive 25 points. This season, Reynolds II has been a pivotal player for the team, leading in points scored with an average of 16.5 per game. Right behind him in scoring prowess is Rasheer Fleming, who has maintained a close average of 16.2 points per game. Additionally, Fleming has been dominant on the boards, leading the team with an average of 9.2 rebounds per game. Another key contributor for the Hawks is Xzayvier Brown, who tops the assist tally for the team with an average of 5.1 assists per contest. The team has been in fine scoring form recently, averaging 78.4 points over their last five games. As Saint Joseph's gears up for their first conference game of the season, they aim to continue their momentum and push their winning streak to three games with a home showdown against Massachusetts. On the season, the Hawks are putting up an average of 76.4 points per game, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

Massachusetts enters this game on a one-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games. In a challenging matchup against Arizona State during the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, the Massachusetts Minutemen faced a 78-62 defeat, despite a strong performance from Rahsool Diggins, who contributed 24 points to the team's effort. This season, Jaylen Curry has been leading the Minutemen in scoring, boasting an average of 13.3 points per game. Following closely behind is Rahsool Diggins, who has been a key offensive player with an average of 11.9 points each game. On the defensive end, Daniel Rivera stands out as the Minutemen's top rebounder, securing an average of 7.4 rebounds per game. Additionally, Jaylen Curry has been instrumental in playmaking, leading the team with an average of 4.5 assists per game. Defensively, Massachusetts has been struggling, allowing opponents to score an average of 74.2 points in their last five games. The team is eager to break their current losing streak and secure their first win in conference play. Through the season so far, the Minutemen have managed to maintain an offensive average of 74.4 points per game.

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