Saint Joseph's Hawks defeat Longwood Lancers 82-73: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · NCAAB · Longwood Lancers 73, Saint Joseph's Hawks 82
The Saint Joseph's Hawks beat the Longwood Lancers 82-73 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena. The Longwood Lancers covered the spread as 11-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 152.5, with 155 points combined. AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Longwood Lancers vs. Saint Joseph's Hawks final score and game recap
The Saint Joseph's Hawks led 40-28 at halftime. The Longwood Lancers outscored the Saint Joseph's Hawks 45-42 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Alphonzo Billups III (Longwood Lancers): 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists.
- Jaylen Benard (Longwood Lancers): 13 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Jaiden Glover-Toscano (Saint Joseph's Hawks): 22 points, 7 rebounds.
- Khaafiq Myers (Saint Joseph's Hawks): 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists.
Who covered the spread in Longwood Lancers vs. Saint Joseph's Hawks?
The Longwood Lancers covered the spread as 11-point underdogs, losing by 9 points.
The spread opened at Saint Joseph's Hawks -8.5 and closed at Saint Joseph's Hawks -11. AiQ's pick was the Longwood Lancers +10.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
Did Longwood Lancers vs. Saint Joseph's Hawks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 155 points combined against a closing total of 152.5, over by 2.5. 68 of the 155 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 151.5 and closed at 152.5. AiQ's pick was the over 151.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
How did AiQ's Longwood Lancers vs. Saint Joseph's Hawks predictions do?
AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Saint Joseph's Hawks to win at -650, a win (+$15.38 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Longwood Lancers +10.5, a win.
- Total: the over 151.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Longwood Lancers vs. Saint Joseph's Hawks game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 72.5: the under, paying -110, with 68 points scored.
- Longwood Lancers team total 70.5: the over, paying -120, with 73 scored.
- Saint Joseph's Hawks team total 82.5: the under, paying -120, with 82 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Saint Joseph's Hawks won the first half, paying -330.
- First-half spread: Saint Joseph's Hawks -5.5 covered, paying -110.
Longwood Lancers vs. Saint Joseph's Hawks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Longwood Lancers at +500 and the Saint Joseph's Hawks at -700. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Saint Joseph's Hawks a 84% favorite. The Saint Joseph's Hawks won as the favorite at -700: $14.29 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Saint Joseph's Hawks, the best price before the game was -630 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.4% value).
The spread moved toward the Saint Joseph's Hawks between the open and the close, and the Longwood Lancers covered. The total moved up from 151.5 to 152.5, and the game went over.
Longwood Lancers and Saint Joseph's Hawks betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Longwood Lancers 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Saint Joseph's Hawks 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Longwood Lancers and Saint Joseph's Hawks?
Next for the Longwood Lancers: the North Carolina Central Eagles at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for the Saint Joseph's Hawks: the Lafayette Leopards at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.