West Virginia Mountaineers at St. John’s Red Storm Betting Prediction 12/07/19

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The West Virginia Mountaineers (7-0) hope to remain undefeated when they clash against the St. John’s Red Storm (7-2) at Madison Square Garden. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. St. John’s Red Storm Betting Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Red Storm defeated the Saint Peter’s Peacocks 79-69, while the Mountaineers beat the Rhode Island Rams 86-81.

West Virginia played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.369 (above their season average of 0.299) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.8 (below their season average of 37.7). Rhode Island was 0.152 and 23.3, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, St. John’s’ free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Saint Peter’s. The Red Storm had a rate of 0.213 (below their season average of 0.220), while the Peacocks posted a mark of 0.114 (below their season average of 0.258). St. John’s was led by Julian Champagnie, who contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds. Derek Culver had a good game for West Virginia, recording 25 points and 11 rebounds.

West Virginia may struggle to create turnovers. Dating back to last season, St. John’s ranks eighth in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.3 percent), while West Virginia has forced the 200th-most turnovers (18.9 percent). Also, the Mountaineers, who rank 35th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.275), could get to the line a ton against the Red Storm, who rank 298th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.263).

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. St. John’s Red Storm ATS Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – St. John’s, ATS Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • West Virginia averages 39.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. St. John’s ranks 293rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
  • The Red Storm rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Mountaineers rank 165th (3.5).
  • St. John’s averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 85th in the country. West Virginia ranks 154th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
  • The Red Storm average 9.0 steals per game, which ranks eighth in the country. The Mountaineers rank 254th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
  • West Virginia ranks 117th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while St. John’s ranks 268th (24.7).