Saint Louis Dominates La Salle in Conference Matchup
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Chaifetz Arena
Saint Louis Billikens 82, La Salle Explorers 58, 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 La Salle Explorers vs Saint Louis Billikens?
Saint Louis Billikens beat La Salle Explorers 82-58 at Chaifetz Arena on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in La Salle Explorers vs Saint Louis Billikens?
Saint Louis Billikens were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -5000 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive victory, the Saint Louis Billikens defeated the La Salle Explorers 82-58 at Chaifetz Arena. This win extends Saint Louis's impressive home record to 23-1, while La Salle's struggles continue, leaving them with a 7-17 record for the season.
Saint Louis has been in formidable form, boasting a perfect 10-0 record in their last ten games. They have averaged 87.3 points per game during this stretch while allowing 70.0 points. Their recent performances include a high-scoring win against Davidson Wildcats, where they triumphed 91-82, and a dominant 102-71 victory over Dayton Flyers. In their last five games, they have scored an average of 90.0 points while conceding 73.6 points, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Conversely, La Salle has struggled significantly, with a 3-7 record in their last ten games and a current losing streak of three games. They have averaged only 65.6 points per game during this period, while giving up 72.7 points. Their recent results include a narrow loss to Loyola Chicago Ramblers (61-71) and a defeat against Saint Joseph's Hawks (58-67). In their last five games, La Salle's scoring average drops to 64.4 points, while they have allowed 68.0 points.
The matchup was particularly noteworthy as Saint Louis had already defeated La Salle earlier in the season, winning 84-72 on January 10, 2026, and also bested them in their previous meeting in 2025 with a score of 64-52. This history of success against La Salle likely added to the confidence of the Billikens as they approached this game.
In terms of home and away performance, Saint Louis has maintained a perfect home record of 5-0 in their last five games, while La Salle has struggled on the road, with a 1-4 record in their last five away games. This disparity in form was evident in the contest, as Saint Louis controlled the game from start to finish.
The betting market reflected the expectations surrounding this game, with DraftKings setting the spread at SLU -22.5. The total points were set at 153.5, with odds of -112.0 for the over and -108.0 for the under. The moneyline offered significant odds, with Saint Louis at -5000 and La Salle at 1800, indicating a strong belief in a Billikens victory.
Conditions for the game were favorable, with no significant weather or external factors impacting the indoor venue. Fans could expect a showcase of offensive talent from Saint Louis, particularly from Amari McCottry, who played a pivotal role in the game, contributing to the scoring in the second half.
As the game progressed, Saint Louis maintained their lead, with notable scoring plays including a 28-foot three-point jumper by Quentin Jones and several free throws by McCottry, who capped off his performance with a series of successful free throws late in the game. La Salle's attempts to close the gap were met with strong defensive efforts from the Billikens.
Overall, this matchup underscored the dominance of Saint Louis in the current season and highlighted the challenges La Salle faces as they continue to search for consistency and improvement.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SLU -22.5 | 153.5 o -112 / u -108 | La Salle Explorers +1800 · Saint Louis Billikens -5000 |
Leaders
- PointsIshan Sharma15Saint Louis Billikens
- AssistsRobbie Avila8Saint Louis Billikens
- ReboundsQuentin Jones6Saint Louis Billikens
- PointsRob Dockery19La Salle Explorers
- AssistsRob Dockery5La Salle Explorers
- ReboundsRob Dockery8La Salle Explorers
Recent form
Saint Louis Billikens
Last 10: 10-0Streak W1087.3 scored · 70 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W91-82at Davidson WildcatsFeb 4
- W102-71vs Dayton FlyersJan 31
- W79-76vs George Washington RevolutionariesJan 28
- W97-62at St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 23
- W81-77at Duquesne DukesJan 21
- W88-63vs Richmond SpidersJan 17
- W78-56vs Fordham RamsJan 15
- W84-72at La Salle ExplorersJan 10
- W71-62at VCU RamsJan 8
- W102-79vs Saint Joseph's HawksDec 31
La Salle Explorers
Last 10: 3-7Streak L365.6 scored · 72.7 allowed per game1-4 away
- L61-71at Loyola Chicago RamblersFeb 4
- L58-67vs Saint Joseph's HawksJan 31
- L58-64at Fordham RamsJan 29
- W67-64vs Dayton FlyersJan 21
- W78-74vs St. Bonaventure BonniesJan 17
- L53-74at Richmond SpidersJan 15
- L72-84vs Saint Louis BillikensJan 10
- W79-72at Rhode Island RamsJan 8
- L55-77at George Washington RevolutionariesJan 3
- L75-80vs George Mason PatriotsDec 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | La Salle Explorers | Saint Louis Billikens |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-64 | 27-53 |
| Field goal % | 33 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 3-17 | 13-30 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 43 |
| Free throws | 13-18 | 15-21 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 30 |
| Assists | 13 | 19 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 22 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 28 |
| Fouls | 19 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 24 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 11 | 82 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-34Edwin Daniel makes layup (Jaden Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half31-37Trey Green makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half31-39Robbie Avila makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half31-41Dion Brown makes layup (Amari McCottry assists)
- 2nd Half34-41Damon Strand makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rob Dockery assists)
- 2nd Half34-42Robbie Avila makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-43Robbie Avila makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-43Edwin Daniel makes layup (Rob Dockery assists)
- 2nd Half36-46Robbie Avila makes 25-foot three point jumper (Amari McCottry assists)
- 2nd Half39-46Truth Harris makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half39-48Dion Brown makes layup (Quentin Jones assists)
- 2nd Half40-48Truth Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-51Quentin Jones makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kellen Thames assists)
- 2nd Half40-52Paul Otieno makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-52Rob Dockery makes layup
- 2nd Half43-52Rob Dockery makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-52Rob Dockery makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-54Kellen Thames makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-54Truth Harris makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half48-54Rob Dockery makes 1-foot dunk (Josiah Harris assists)
- 2nd Half48-57Ishan Sharma makes 24-foot three point jumper (Amari McCottry assists)
- 2nd Half48-60Ishan Sharma makes 25-foot three point jumper (Robbie Avila assists)
- 2nd Half48-63Brady Dunlap makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kellen Thames assists)
- 2nd Half48-66Ishan Sharma makes 23-foot three point jumper (Robbie Avila assists)
- 2nd Half49-66Jaeden Marshall makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half50-66Jaeden Marshall makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half50-69Brady Dunlap makes 23-foot three point jumper (Amari McCottry assists)
- 2nd Half51-69Jaden Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-69Jaden Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-71Amari McCottry makes layup (Quentin Jones assists)
- 2nd Half52-73Amari McCottry makes layup
- 2nd Half54-73Josiah Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half54-76Quentin Jones makes 28-foot three point jumper (Amari McCottry assists)
- 2nd Half56-76Jaden Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half56-77Amari McCottry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-78Amari McCottry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-78Josiah Harris makes 12-foot jumper (Ashton Walker assists)
- 2nd Half58-80Amari McCottry makes layup (Robbie Avila assists)
- 2nd Half58-81Amari McCottry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-82Amari McCottry makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Saint Louis Billikens, below favours La Salle Explorers.
Venue
- Chaifetz ArenaSt. Louis, MO
- Attendance9874
- OfficialsJohn Cahill Jr., Ed Crenshaw Jr., Brian Shore
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