The St. John’s Red Storm (6-0) will square off against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-2) at AmericanAirlines Arena. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Yellow Jackets lost to the Northwestern Wildcats, 67-61, while the Red Storm won big over the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, 85-64.
St. John’s dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.2 (above their season average of 21.7) and a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 13.5). For those same stats, Maryland Eastern Shore recorded marks of 7.9 and 15.7, respectively. Georgia Tech, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (17-24; 70.8 percent). Georgia Tech’s James Banks III had a good outing, putting up 12 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, LJ Figueroa played a pivotal role for St. John’s with 25 points, 13 rebounds and five steals.
Georgia Tech might have difficulty scoring as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Since last season, St. John’s ranks 89th in defensive efficiency while the Yellow Jackets rank 309th in offensive efficiency.
St. John’s vs. Georgia Tech Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Georgia Tech, ATS Winner – Georgia Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Georgia Tech ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (18.5) while St. John’s ranks 282nd (24.6).
- The Red Storm rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Yellow Jackets rank 103rd (3.1).
- St. John’s averages 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 179th in the nation. Georgia Tech ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- The Red Storm rank sixth in steals per game (8.6) while the Yellow Jackets rank 190th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Georgia Tech ranks 143rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while St. John’s ranks 304th (39.0).
