The Providence Friars (13-11, 6-5 Big East) will be at Carnesecca Arena to challenge the St. John’s Red Storm (13-11, 2-9 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Providence Friars vs. St. John’s Red Storm ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Red Storm fell to the 21st-ranked Creighton Bluejays, 94-82, while the Friars were defeated by the Xavier Musketeers, 64-58.
Providence held Xavier to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.2 (below their season average of 32.8) while St. John’s had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 30.8). Marcellus Earlington played a key role for St. John’s with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Providence was led by Nate Watson, who put up 16 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Alpha Diallo led the Friars to a 63-58 win. He scored a game-high 19 points. Providence did a fantastic job of making free throws (17-24; 70.8 percent). St. John’s, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.431 vs. 0.390).
Ball security could play a significant role in this showdown. St. John’s commits the 21st-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Providence forces the 59th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.9 percent). Moreover, the Friars rank 33rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.6 percent), while the Red Storm rank 300th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).
Providence Friars vs. St. John’s Red Storm ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – St. John’s, ATS Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Providence ranks 61st in rebounds per game (38.2) while St. John’s ranks 284th in rebounds allowed per game (40.7).
- The Red Storm average 10.0 steals per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. The Friars rank 142nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- St. John’s blocks 4.3 opponent shots per game, which ranks 49th in the NCAA. Providence ranks 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Friars rank 79th in three pointers allowed per game (20.0) while the Red Storm rank 247th (24.8).
- Providence averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 52nd in the NCAA. St. John’s ranks 203rd in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Friars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 4.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Red Storm have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (8.1 above their season average).
