Georgetown Hoyas at St. John’s Red Storm Betting Prediction 01/27/19

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It will be a showdown between two great offenses when the St. John’s Red Storm (15-4, 3-4 Big East) take on the Georgetown Hoyas (12-7, 2-4 Big East) at Madison Square Garden. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Georgetown Hoyas vs. St. John’s Red Storm Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Red Storm fell to the Butler Bulldogs, 80-71, while the Hoyas were defeated by the Creighton Bluejays, 91-87.

Georgetown held Creighton to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 26.4) while St. John’s had a better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 15.7). Mustapha Heron played a pivotal role for St. John’s with 20 points and eight rebounds. Georgetown rallied around Jessie Govan, who contributed 22 points and 12 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Shamorie Ponds led the Red Storm to a 97-94 victory. He scored a game-high 37 points. The Red Storm’s 12.4 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Hoyas, who had a rate of 16.7.

St. John’s should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. St. John’s ranks sixth in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.6 percent), while Georgetown forces the 42nd-fewest turnovers (16.8 percent).

Georgetown Hoyas at St. John’s Red Storm Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – St. John’s, ATS Winner – Georgetown, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Georgetown averages 40.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 17th in the nation. St. John’s ranks 216th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
  • The Red Storm average 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 90th in the NCAA. The Hoyas rank 224th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
  • St. John’s ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Georgetown ranks 112th (3.6).
  • The Red Storm rank 18th in steals per game (8.6) while the Hoyas rank 195th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
  • St. John’s averages 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. Georgetown ranks 210th in assists allowed per game (15.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Hoyas have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Georgetown has defeated opponents by an average of 4.6 points.
  • During their last five games, the Red Storm have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (6.4 above their season average).