The undefeated St. John’s Red Storm (12-0) hope to remain perfect when they go head-to-head against the Seton Hall Pirates (9-3) at Prudential Center. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
St. John’s Red Storm at Seton Hall Pirates Betting Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Pirates defeated the Wagner Seahawks 89-49, while the Red Storm beat the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 76-55.
St. John’s dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 20.1 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500. For those same stats, Loyola Maryland put up marks of 29.2 and 0.375, respectively. The Pirates, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.328 vs. 0.125) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 20.9). Myles Powell had a good outing for Seton Hall, finishing with 30 points. Shamorie Ponds, meanwhile was a key piece for St. John’s with 20 points.
The Pirates dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last contest, Seton Hall won 81-74. Seton Hall’s free throw rate was their largest strength over St. John’s. The Pirates had a rate of 0.262, while the Red Storm posted a mark of 0.162. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Powell has been outstanding recently for Seton Hall, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Ball protection could play an integral role in this contest. Seton Hall commits the 12th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 15.3 percent), while the pesky defense of St. John’s forces the 44th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent).
St. John’s vs. Seton Hall Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- St. John’s ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Seton Hall ranks 138th (4.8).
- The Red Storm rank 14th in steals per game (9.2) while the Pirates rank 77th (7.1).
- The Red Storm rank 36th in assists per game (16.3) while the Pirates rank 143rd (13.1).
- St. John’s ranks 76th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Seton Hall ranks 145th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Red Storm have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
- The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 6.2 for the season.
