The VCU Rams (4-0) face off against the St. John’s Red Storm (4-0) in the Legends Classic at Barclays Center. The game will air on ESPN2 at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. VCU Rams Betting Prediction
In the Red Storm’s last game, they beat the California Golden Bears, 82-79. The Red Storm held the Golden Bears to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 23.9) and had a free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.200). St. John’s was led by Shamorie Ponds, who was the top scorer from either team with 32 points on 11-for-15 shooting.
The Rams defeated the Temple Owls in their last game, 57-51. VCU’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Temple. The Rams had a rate of 0.521 (above their season average of 0.462), while the Owls posted a mark of 0.355 (below their season average of 0.494). Marcus Evans was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of VCU. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, VCU ranks 237th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the pesky defense of St. John’s has forced the 13th-most turnovers in the nation (22.8 percent).
St. John’s vs. VCU Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – VCU, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
St. John’s averages 8.5 steals per game, which ranks ninth in the nation. VCU ranks 233rd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
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 country. St. John’s ranks 279th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
The Red Storm rank 21st in blocks per game (4.9) while the Rams rank 186th (3.1).
VCU ranks 64th in assists per game (15.2) while St. John’s ranks 204th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
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