The St. John’s Red Storm (4-0) battle against the VCU Rams (4-0) in the Legends Classic at Barclays Center. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN2.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. VCU Rams ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Rams were victorious over the Temple Owls 57-51, while the Red Storm barely escaped the California Golden Bears 82-79.
St. John’s dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (above their season average of 21.2) and a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.200). California put up marks of 12.5 and 0.255, respectively, for those same stats. The Rams, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.521 (above their season average of 0.462), while the Owls had a free throw rate of 0.113 (below their season average of 0.267). VCU was lifted by Marcus Evans, who had 21 points. Shamorie Ponds fueled St. John’s with 32 points and five assists.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of VCU. Since last season, VCU ranks 237th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the gambling defense of St. John’s has forced the 13th-most turnovers in the country (22.8 percent).
St. John’s Red Storm vs. VCU Rams Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – VCU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- St. John’s ranks ninth in steals per game (8.5) while VCU ranks 233rd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
- The Red Storm rank 21st in blocks per game (4.9) while the Rams rank 186th (3.1).
- VCU averages 15.2 assists per game, which ranks 64th in the country. St. John’s ranks 204th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- The Rams rank 115th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Red Storm rank 302nd in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
- VCU averages 23.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 108th in the nation. St. John’s ranks 279th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
