The undefeated St. John’s Red Storm (9-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they meet the Wagner Seahawks (4-4) at Carnesecca Arena. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Wagner Seahawks vs. St. John’s Red Storm ATS Odds
In their last game, the Red Storm had no trouble getting past the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 76-55, while the Seahawks were blown out by the Seton Hall Pirates, 89-49.
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. Wagner, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 36.7). St. John’s was led by Shamorie Ponds, who contributed 20 points. AJ Sumbry played a pivotal role for Wagner with 12 points.
It will be a showdown of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Red Storm will look to push the slower-paced Seahawks. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Red Storm rank 91st in possessions per game while the Seahawks are 226th. Furthermore, the Seahawks rank 266th in turnover percentage (20.3 percent), while the Red Storm rank 37th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.7 percent).
Wagner Seahawks vs. St. John’s Red Storm Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Wagner ranks 45th in rebounds per game (39.3) while St. John’s ranks 247th in rebounds allowed per game (38.5).
- The Red Storm rank 19th in steals per game (8.7) while the Seahawks rank 97th (6.7).
- Wagner averages 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 146th in the nation. St. John’s ranks 161st in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- The Seahawks rank 61st in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while the Red Storm rank 225th (24.9).
- St. John’s ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Wagner ranks 129th (3.6).
