NCAAB · Final

Saint Louis Dominates Bethune-Cookman in Lopsided Victory

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Chaifetz Arena

Saint Louis Billikens 112, Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Saint Louis Billikens?

Saint Louis Billikens beat Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 112-53 at Chaifetz Arena on December 17, 2025.

Who was favored in Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Saint Louis Billikens?

Saint Louis Billikens were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -4000 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance at Chaifetz Arena, the Saint Louis Billikens triumphed over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats with a final score of 112 to 53. This decisive victory underscores the Billikens' strong season, improving their home record to 10-1, while the Wildcats fell to 3-9 overall. Saint Louis showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 90.9 points over their last ten games, and this match was no exception as they exceeded that mark with a total of 112 points.

The Billikens entered this game on a three-game winning streak, having recently defeated the San Francisco Dons 85-75 on December 14, and they had won nine of their last ten games. Their scoring average in the last five games stood at 86.2 points, while they allowed an average of 71.6 points. In contrast, the Wildcats have struggled recently, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten outings and a current losing streak of one game. Their scoring average during this stretch is 72.4 points, but they have allowed an average of 79.1 points, indicating defensive challenges.

At home, the Billikens have been particularly formidable, boasting an 8-1 record, while the Wildcats have struggled on the road with a 1-5 away record. The disparity in their home and away performances was evident in this matchup, as Saint Louis dominated the game from start to finish.

In terms of previous meetings, this was a significant contest for both teams, with the Billikens looking to assert their dominance over the Wildcats. The injury situation for both teams was not detailed in the provided facts, but the Wildcats' struggles suggest they may have been affected by factors impacting their performance.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, reflected the Billikens' strong position heading into the game, with a spread of SLU -26.5 and a total set at 157.5. The money line was heavily in favor of Saint Louis at -4000, while Bethune-Cookman was at +1600, indicating a significant expectation of a Billikens victory.

The game conditions were not explicitly detailed, but the indoor setting of Chaifetz Arena typically provides a controlled environment for basketball, minimizing external factors that could influence gameplay.

As the game progressed, the Billikens' offensive efficiency was on full display, with multiple players contributing to the scoring. Notable plays included a series of free throws and layups that showcased their ability to capitalize on opportunities. The scoring plays in the second half highlighted the Billikens' continued offensive pressure, with contributions from players like Jax Kerr and Jaden Schertz, who both made impactful layups.

Overall, this matchup served as a testament to the Billikens' strength this season, while the Wildcats will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SLU -26.5	157.5 o -108 / u -112	Bethune-Cookman Wildcats +1600 · Saint Louis Billikens -4000

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Leaders

PointsTrey Green19Saint Louis Billikens
AssistsDion Brown5Saint Louis Billikens
ReboundsJax Kerr9Saint Louis Billikens
PointsJakobi Heady23Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
AssistsJakobi Heady1Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
ReboundsAriel Bland8Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Recent form

Saint Louis Billikens

Last 10: 9-1Streak W390.9 scored · 70.1 allowed per game8-1 at home

W85-75vs San Francisco DonsDec 14
W107-65vs Central Michigan ChippewasDec 7
W91-70at Loyola Marymount LionsDec 3
L77-78vs Stanford CardinalNov 29
W71-70vs Santa Clara BroncosNov 28
W91-60vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsNov 22
W78-64vs Grand Canyon LopesNov 16
W109-66vs Lindenwood LionsNov 11
W108-86vs Chicago State CougarsNov 7
W92-67vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksNov 4

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

Last 10: 3-7Streak L172.4 scored · 79.1 allowed per game1-5 away

L60-82at Missouri TigersDec 14
W80-59vs South Carolina State BulldogsDec 6
L56-100at Indiana HoosiersNov 29
L54-61vs Stony Brook SeawolvesNov 25
L64-69vs Jacksonville DolphinsNov 24
W76-73at Ohio BobcatsNov 20
L82-91at Dayton FlyersNov 16
W101-60vs Coastal Georgia MarinerNov 11
L61-101at Miami HurricanesNov 7
L90-95at Auburn TigersNov 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Bethune-Cookman	17-15	-	14-4
Southern	17-17	3	11-7
Florida A&M	15-16	3	11-7
Alabama A&M	18-15	4	10-8
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	13-19	4	10-8
Texas Southern	12-18	4	10-8
Jackson State	12-21	4	10-8
Prairie View A&M	19-18	5	9-9
Grambling	14-19	7	7-11
Alabama State	10-22	7	7-11
Alcorn State	9-23	7	7-11
Mississippi Valley State	3-30	12	2-16
Saint Louis	29-6	-	15-3
VCU	28-8	-	15-3
Saint Joseph's	24-12	2	13-5
Dayton	25-12	3	12-6
George Mason	23-10	4	11-7
Davidson	20-14	5	10-8
Duquesne	18-15	6	9-9
George Washington	19-16	7	8-10
Fordham	17-15	7	8-10
Rhode Island	16-16	8	7-11
Richmond	15-17	10	5-13
La Salle	9-23	10	5-13
St. Bonaventure	17-17	11	4-14
Loyola Chicago	9-24	11	4-14

Box score

Stat	Bethune-Cookman Wildcats	Saint Louis Billikens
Field goals	17-62	40-64
Field goal %	27	63
Three-pointers	3-18	17-29
Three-point %	17	59
Free throws	16-23	15-23
Free throw %	70	65
Rebounds	29	48
Offensive rebounds	10	10
Defensive rebounds	19	38
Assists	5	29
Steals	8	11
Blocks	3	5
Turnovers	14	13
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	25
Fast-break points	12	28
Points in the paint	24	44
Fouls	19	19
Largest lead	0	59
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	94

How the scoring went

2nd Half29-70Jakobi Heady makes layup
2nd Half31-70Jakobi Heady makes layup
2nd Half31-73Amari McCottry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dion Brown assists)
2nd Half32-73Quentin Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half32-75Dion Brown makes driving layup
2nd Half34-75Quentin Heady makes layup (Dailon Minor assists)
2nd Half34-77Ishan Sharma makes layup (Amari McCottry assists)
2nd Half36-77Jakobi Heady makes layup
2nd Half36-78Jax Kerr makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-79Jax Kerr makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-79Tyler Andrews makes 24-foot three point jumper (Quentin Heady assists)
2nd Half39-82Ishan Sharma makes 28-foot three point jumper (Cam Hutson assists)
2nd Half39-84Jax Kerr makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half39-87Amari McCottry makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ishan Sharma assists)
2nd Half40-87Dailon Minor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-87Jordan Johnson makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half42-88Paul Otieno makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-89Paul Otieno makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-89Jakobi Heady makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half45-89Jakobi Heady makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half45-92Brady Dunlap makes 26-foot three point jumper (Robbie Avila assists)
2nd Half46-92Quentin Heady makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-92Quentin Heady makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-92Quentin Heady makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-94Paul Otieno makes 1-foot dunk (Robbie Avila assists)
2nd Half48-96Trey Green makes driving layup
2nd Half48-98Dion Brown makes layup (Paul Otieno assists)
2nd Half48-99Dion Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-99Jakobi Heady makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-101Paul Otieno makes layup (Robbie Avila assists)
2nd Half49-102Dion Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-102Jordan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-102Jordan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-103Paul Otieno makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-105Dion Brown makes layup
2nd Half51-106Isaac Holmes makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-106Jakobi Heady makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half53-108Jax Kerr makes layup (Jaden Schertz assists)
2nd Half53-110Ishan Sharma makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half53-112Jaden Schertz makes layup (Brady Dunlap assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Saint Louis Billikens, below favours Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.