Saint Louis Defeats New Hampshire 93-79 in NCAAB Showdown
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · Chaifetz Arena
Saint Louis Billikens 93, New Hampshire Wildcats 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won New Hampshire Wildcats vs Saint Louis Billikens?
Saint Louis Billikens beat New Hampshire Wildcats 93-79 at Chaifetz Arena on December 21, 2025.
Who was favored in New Hampshire Wildcats vs Saint Louis Billikens?
Saint Louis Billikens were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -100000 (about 100% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting NCAAB matchup, the Saint Louis Billikens secured a 93-79 victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats at Chaifetz Arena on December 21, 2025. This win extends Saint Louis's impressive home record to 11-1, while New Hampshire falls to 4-8 on the season. The Billikens have been in formidable form, boasting a 9-1 record over their last ten games, including a four-game winning streak. They averaged 92.9 points scored and allowed 68.7 points during this stretch, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
The home team started strong, continuing their recent trend of high-scoring games. In their last five contests, the Billikens averaged 94.4 points while allowing 68.2 points, demonstrating their capacity to dominate offensively. Their last game before this matchup was a resounding 112-53 victory against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, further emphasizing their scoring ability. In contrast, New Hampshire has struggled this season, with a 4-6 record over their last ten games and an average of 72.5 points scored against 68.5 points allowed. However, they entered this game with a two-game winning streak, including a narrow 59-58 victory over the Stonehill Skyhawks.
At home, the Billikens have been particularly effective, achieving an 8-1 record, while New Hampshire has yet to secure a win on the road, sitting at 0-5. This disparity in performance at home versus away has been a significant factor in the matchup's dynamics. The Billikens have consistently outperformed their opponents at Chaifetz Arena, making it a challenging venue for visiting teams.
In terms of previous meetings, this was the first encounter between the two teams this season, and the Billikens capitalized on their home advantage. The game was priced heavily in favor of Saint Louis, with DraftKings offering a spread of SLU -34.5 and a total of 157.5 for the game. The home moneyline was set at an overwhelming -100000, while New Hampshire's moneyline was listed at 5000, reflecting the market's expectations of a dominant performance from the Billikens.
Injuries did not play a significant role in this game, as both teams fielded their key players. The conditions in Chaifetz Arena were conducive to a high-scoring affair, with a lively atmosphere that energized the home crowd. The Billikens' ability to maintain their scoring efficiency throughout the game was evident, particularly in the second half, where they continued to build on their lead.
Key moments in the second half included a driving layup from Belal El Shakery, assisted by KiJan Robinson, which brought the Wildcats to 79 points. However, the Billikens responded effectively, with Robbie Avila contributing multiple free throws to extend their lead. The final scoring plays saw Avila and Dion Brown converting free throws, culminating in a layup from Paul Otieno, sealing the game at 93-79.
Overall, the matchup highlighted Saint Louis's offensive firepower and ability to control the game at home, while New Hampshire continues to seek consistency as they navigate a challenging season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SLU -34.5 | 157.5 o -108 / u -112 | New Hampshire Wildcats +5000 · Saint Louis Billikens -100000 |
Leaders
- PointsBrady Dunlap18Saint Louis Billikens
- AssistsRobbie Avila6Saint Louis Billikens
- ReboundsDion Brown9Saint Louis Billikens
- PointsJack Graham18New Hampshire Wildcats
- AssistsTyler Bike3New Hampshire Wildcats
- ReboundsBelal El Shakery6New Hampshire Wildcats
Recent form
Saint Louis Billikens
Last 10: 9-1Streak W492.9 scored · 68.7 allowed per game8-1 at home
- W112-53vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsDec 18
- 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
New Hampshire Wildcats
Last 10: 4-6Streak W272.5 scored · 68.5 allowed per game0-5 away
- W59-58vs Stonehill SkyhawksDec 17
- W88-82vs Boston University TerriersDec 7
- L68-69at Dartmouth Big GreenDec 4
- L68-72at Fairfield StagsNov 30
- L47-59vs Brown BearsNov 26
- L66-98at Providence FriarsNov 19
- L44-61at George Mason PatriotsNov 15
- W97-69vs Emmanuel (MA) LionsNov 13
- L75-86at Harvard CrimsonNov 9
- W113-31vs Curry ColonelsNov 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMBC | 24-9 | - | 14-2 |
| Vermont | 22-12 | 2 | 12-4 |
| NJIT | 16-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| UMass Lowell | 15-18 | 5 | 9-7 |
| UAlbany | 11-21 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Maine | 8-24 | 8 | 6-10 |
| New Hampshire | 9-21 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Bryant | 9-22 | 9 | 5-11 |
| Binghamton | 8-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
| 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 | New Hampshire Wildcats | Saint Louis Billikens |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-61 | 29-65 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 12-30 | 12-31 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 39 |
| Free throws | 11-18 | 23-31 |
| Free throw % | 61 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 32 |
| Assists | 9 | 15 |
| Steals | 4 | 1 |
| Blocks | 7 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 22 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 34 |
| Fouls | 22 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 14 |
| Lead changes | 23 | 23 |
| Time in front | 24 | 65 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half51-57Brady Dunlap makes 23-foot three point jumper (Robbie Avila assists)
- 2nd Half51-59Dion Brown makes layup
- 2nd Half52-59John Squire makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-59Jack Graham makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half55-62Brady Dunlap makes 24-foot three point jumper (Quentin Jones assists)
- 2nd Half57-62Belal El Shakery makes layup
- 2nd Half59-62R.J. Kennedy makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half59-65Ishan Sharma makes 26-foot three point jumper (Paul Otieno assists)
- 2nd Half61-65Jack Graham makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-68Amari McCottry makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half61-71Trey Green makes 24-foot three point jumper (Robbie Avila assists)
- 2nd Half61-72Amari McCottry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-73Amari McCottry makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-73Comeh Emuobor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-73Comeh Emuobor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-73Jack Graham makes 24-foot three point jumper (KiJan Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half68-73Jack Graham makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-75Amari McCottry makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-75KiJan Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-75KiJan Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-75Belal El Shakery makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-76Brady Dunlap makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-77Brady Dunlap makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-78Brady Dunlap makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-79Brady Dunlap makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-79KiJan Robinson makes layup
- 2nd Half73-81Robbie Avila makes driving layup
- 2nd Half76-81Jack Graham makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half76-82Quentin Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-83Quentin Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-83KiJan Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-85Robbie Avila makes layup
- 2nd Half79-85Belal El Shakery makes driving layup (KiJan Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half79-86Robbie Avila makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-87Robbie Avila makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-88Robbie Avila makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-89Robbie Avila makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-90Dion Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-91Dion Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-93Paul Otieno makes layup (Brady Dunlap assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Saint Louis Billikens, below favours New Hampshire Wildcats.
Venue
- Chaifetz ArenaSt. Louis, MO
- Attendance5908
- OfficialsBrian O'Connell, John Gaffney, Matt Potter
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