The St. John’s Red Storm (21-11, 9-10 Big East) go head-to-head against the 23rd-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles (23-8, 12-6 Big East) in the Big East Conference Tourney at Madison Square Garden. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Marquette Golden Eagles ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Golden Eagles lost a tough one against the Georgetown Hoyas, 86-84, while the Red Storm were victorious over the DePaul Blue Demons, 82-74.
The Red Storm had 9 steals and held the Blue Demons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.462 (below their season average of 0.526). Marquette, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 5.7 (better than their season average of 17.8). Markus Howard was a key piece for Marquette with 28 points. Shamorie Ponds, meanwhile had a solid performance for St. John’s, contributing 18 points and seven assists.
Marquette figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Golden Eagles currently rank 46th in effective field goal percentage (0.542), while St. John’s ranks 182nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.504). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Red Storm. They rank 7th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.4 percent). Conversely, the Golden Eagles force the 66th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.0 percent).
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Marquette, ATS Winner – Marquette, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Marquette ranks 52nd in rebounds per game (37.8) while St. John’s ranks 264th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
- The Golden Eagles rank 37th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Red Storm rank 118th (3.3).
- Marquette averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 127th in the nation. St. John’s ranks 179th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
- The Red Storm rank 12th in steals per game (8.8) while the Golden Eagles rank 222nd (5.0).
- Marquette averages 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 98th in the nation. St. John’s ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Storm have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.2 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
- The Golden Eagles have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Marquette has defeated opponents by an average of 8.2 points.
