Seton Hall Pirates vs. St. John’s Red Storm Free Prediction 02/23/19

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The Seton Hall Pirates (16-10, 7-7 Big East) will be at Madison Square Garden to clash against the St. John’s Red Storm (19-8, 7-7 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Seton Hall Pirates vs. St. John’s Red Storm Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Red Storm got blown out by the Providence Friars, 78-59, while the Pirates lost a tough one against the Xavier Musketeers, 70-69.

Seton Hall forced Xavier into a turnover percentage of 21.0 (above their season average of 17.5) while St. John’s had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 18.2). LJ Figueroa had a good performance for St. John’s with 16 points. Seton Hall received a boost from Myles Powell, who had 17 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Michael Nzei led the Pirates to a 76-74 win. He recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Seton Hall won the rebounding battle. The Pirates had more offensive rebounds (15 vs. five), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 25) and total rebounds (46 vs. 30).

It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the fast-paced Red Storm will look to push the more methodical Pirates. The Red Storm currently rank 46th in possessions per game while the Pirates are 147th.

Seton Hall Pirates vs. St. John’s Red Storm Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • St. John’s ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Seton Hall ranks 171st (4.3).
  • The Pirates rank 176th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9) while the Red Storm rank 253rd (25.6).
  • St. John’s averages 8.7 steals per game, which ranks 14th in the country. Seton Hall ranks 79th in steals allowed per game (5.8).
  • The Pirates rank 179th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4) while the Red Storm rank 270th (38.4).
  • St. John’s averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 84th in the NCAA. Seton Hall ranks 168th in assists allowed per game (13.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
  • The Red Storm have been outscored by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, St. John’s has defeated opponents by an average of 5.1 points.