The St. John’s Red Storm (1-0) go head-to-head against the Bowling Green Falcons (1-0) at Carnesecca Arena. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. St. John’s Red Storm Betting Prediction
The Falcons will be hoping for similar success after blowing out the Tiffin Dragons in their last game, 91-52. The Falcons had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.9 vs. 12.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.239 vs. 0.090). Bowling Green was lifted by Demajeo Wiggins, who put up 12 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Red Storm’s last outing, they won big over the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 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 game’s leading scorer with 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
St. John’s could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Since the 2017-18 season, St. John’s ranks 59th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while Bowling Green has forced the 89th-fewest turnovers (17.4 percent).
Bowling Green Falcons vs. St. John’s Red Storm Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Bowling Green averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. St. John’s ranks 311th in rebounds allowed per game (39.5).
The Red Storm rank 17th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Falcons rank 214th (2.6).
St. John’s ranks eighth in steals per game (8.7) while Bowling Green ranks 170th (5.9).
The Falcons average 21.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 172nd in the nation. The Red Storm rank 279th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
Bowling Green averages 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 171st in the NCAA. St. John’s ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
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