The St. John’s Red Storm (10-9, 0-7 Big East) will try to snap their seven-game losing streak when they challenge the Georgetown Hoyas (12-6, 2-5 Big East) at Capital One Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
St. John’s Red Storm at Georgetown Hoyas Free Prediction
In the Red Storm’s last contest, they were beaten by the No. 11 Xavier Musketeers, 88-82. Xavier out-rebounded St. John’s. The Musketeers had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. four), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 17) and total rebounds (39 vs. 21). Justin Simon was the game’s high scorer with 28 points on 12-for-16 shooting.
The Hoyas lost big to the No. 1 Villanova Wildcats in their last outing, 88-56. Villanova made 17 of their 33 three pointers (51.5 percent), while Georgetown was 4-15 (26.7 percent). With 12 points on 5-for-13 shooting, Jessie Govan led Georgetown in scoring.
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Georgetown. Georgetown ranks 326th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.3 percent), while the pesky defense of St. John’s forces the fourth-most turnovers in the nation (25.2 percent).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Red Storm lost 69-66. Shamorie Ponds recorded 17 points and six assists. Georgetown’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Hoyas had 19 offensive rebounds and 49 total rebounds, while the Red Storm had 10 and 34, respectively.
St. John’s Red Storm at Georgetown Hoyas ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Georgetown, ATS Winner – Georgetown, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgetown averages 40.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. St. John’s ranks 259th in rebounds allowed per game (40.2).
The Red Storm average 9.1 steals per game, which ranks 10th in the NCAA. The Hoyas rank 157th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Georgetown ranks 26th in assists per game (17.1) while St. John’s ranks 167th (13.1).
The Red Storm average 21.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 149th in the NCAA. The Hoyas rank 239th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
St. John’s averages 6.2 blocks per game, which ranks seventh in the nation. Georgetown ranks 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Red Storm have been outscored by an average of 8.0 points in their last five games. On the season, St. John’s has defeated opponents by an average of 3.7 points.
During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (9.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
