The 18th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates (13-4, 5-0 Big East) head to Madison Square Garden to challenge the St. John’s Red Storm (12-6, 1-4 Big East). The Pirates look to prolong their seven-game winning streak. The game begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. St. John’s Red Storm ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Red Storm were beaten by the Providence Friars, 63-58, while the Pirates were victorious over the fifth-ranked Butler Bulldogs, 78-70.
Seton Hall played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.362 (above their season average of 0.240) and a turnover percentage of 11.5 (better than their season average of 16.9). For those same stats, Butler was 0.281 and 14.4, respectively. St. John’s, meanwhile, held Providence to an effective field goal percentage of 0.390 (below their season average of 0.472). LJ Figueroa played well for St. John’s with 12 points, nine rebounds and five steals. Myles Powell, meanwhile had a solid performance for Seton Hall, finishing with 29 points and seven rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the Red Storm won 78-70. St. John’s had a much better turnover percentage (16.5 vs. 24.4). Seton Hall, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (45.9 vs. 22.6). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this contest between two of the nation’s best defenses. St. John’s currently ranks 47th in defensive efficiency (91.3) and Seton Hall is 39th (90.8).
Seton Hall Pirates at St. John’s Red Storm Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – St. John’s, ATS Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Seton Hall averages 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 77th in the NCAA. St. John’s ranks 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (40.6).
- The Pirates rank 46th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Red Storm rank 167th (13.4).
- Seton Hall ranks ninth in blocks per game (6.0) while St. John’s ranks 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- The Pirates average 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 86th in the country. The Red Storm rank 219th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- St. John’s ranks fourth in steals per game (10.6) while Seton Hall ranks 127th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 10.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Red Storm have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (11.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
