The Providence Friars (13-10, 3-7 Big East) will be at Madison Square Garden to challenge the St. John’s Red Storm (17-6, 5-5 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Providence Friars vs. St. John’s Red Storm ATS Odds
In their last game, the Red Storm edged the 10th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles, 70-69, while the Friars lost to the Georgetown Hoyas, 76-67.
St. John’s’ 0.500 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Marquette, who had a rate of 0.481. The Red Storm’s mark was below their season average of 0.546, while the Golden Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.543. Providence, on the other hand, forced Georgetown into a turnover percentage of 20.7 (above their season average of 16.0). St. John’s was led by Shamorie Ponds, who contributed 28 points and seven rebounds. Alpha Diallo, meanwhile had a solid performance for Providence, finishing with 22 points and six rebounds.
The Friars dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Providence won 61-57. One of Providence’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 25 trips to the line, while St. John’s went just 10 times. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
This game should be a matchup of contrasting styles. St. John’s has preferred to play up-tempo (47th in possessions per game), while Providence has been more half-court-oriented (175th in possessions per game).
Providence Friars at St. John’s Red Storm Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. John’s, ATS Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Providence ranks 79th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while St. John’s ranks 248th (25.6).
- The Friars average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. The Red Storm rank 158th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- St. John’s is 26th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Providence is 57th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Friars average 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. The Red Storm rank 232nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
- St. John’s ranks 18th in steals per game (8.6) while Providence ranks 128th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Friars have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Providence has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Red Storm have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (8.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
