The St. John’s Red Storm (11-0) try to stay undefeated when they go head-to-head with the Sacred Heart Pioneers (4-7) at Carnesecca Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. St. John’s Red Storm ATS Prediction
In the Pioneers’ last game, they were topped by the Holy Cross Crusaders, 93-81. Holy Cross’ 11.3 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Sacred Heart, who had a mark of 27.1. Sacred Heart’s Koreem Ozier had a good game, contributing 23 points.
The Red Storm easily got past the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds in their last game, 76-55. The Red Storm had a much better turnover percentage (20.1 vs. 29.2) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.375). Shamorie Ponds was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
St. John’s could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense goes up against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Red Storm rank 46th in offensive efficiency, while Sacred Heart ranks 317th in defensive efficiency.
Sean Hoehn has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Sacred Heart.
After the Red Storm won the lone contest against the Pioneers last season, 90-55, these teams will battle for the first time this year. The Red Storm had a much better turnover percentage (15.7 vs. 31.4) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.8 vs. 31.3).
Sacred Heart Pioneers at St. John’s Red Storm Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
St. John’s ranks 48th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Sacred Heart ranks 214th (16.7).
The Red Storm rank 17th in steals per game (8.8) while the Pioneers rank 167th (5.0).
St. John’s ranks 106th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while Sacred Heart ranks 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (27.1).
The Red Storm rank 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Pioneers rank 108th (3.7).
Sacred Heart averages 39.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 45th in the NCAA. St. John’s ranks 129th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
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The Pioneers have outscored opponents by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Sacred Heart has lost by an average of 0.3 points.
During their last five games, the Red Storm have scored an average of 82.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
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