The Columbia Lions (1-3) will travel to Carnesecca Arena to square off with the St. John’s Red Storm (3-1). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Columbia Lions at St. John’s Red Storm Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Red Storm lost a tough one against the Vermont Catamounts, 70-68, while the Lions lost big to the ninth-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 60-42.
Columbia had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 18.3) while St. John’s had a free throw rate of 0.397 (above their season average of 0.197). LJ Figueroa had a good game for St. John’s with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Mike Smith had a solid performance for Columbia, recording 16 points.
Columbia may have a tough time creating turnovers. Dating back to last season, St. John’s ranks eighth in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.9 percent), while Columbia has forced the 113th-most turnovers (20.0 percent).
Columbia Lions vs. St. John’s Red Storm ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – St. John’s, ATS Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- St. John’s ranks 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Columbia ranks 172nd (3.5).
- The Red Storm rank 10th in steals per game (8.9) while the Lions rank 129th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- Columbia ranks 183rd in rebounds per game (35.1) while St. John’s ranks 297th in rebounds allowed per game (38.7).
- The Lions rank 49th in assists per game (15.0) while the Red Storm rank 193rd in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- Columbia averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 127th in the country. St. John’s ranks 267th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
