It will be a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions when the undefeated St. John’s Red Storm (7-0) take on the winless Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (0-7) at Carnesecca Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. St. John’s Red Storm Betting Prediction
The Mountaineers are hoping for a better outcome after their 105-55 loss to the North Carolina State Wolfpack in their last outing. North Carolina State’s 8.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Mount St. Mary’s, who had a rate of 20.9. Jalen Gibbs was Mount St. Mary’s’ high scorer with 24 points on 9-for-17 shooting.
The last time the Red Storm were in action, they dismantled 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 high scorer with 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
Conflicting styles will be on display in this showdown. Since last season, St. John’s has preferred to play quickly (68th in possessions per game), while Mount St. Mary’s has been slower-paced (260th in possessions per game).
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. St. John’s Red Storm Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Mount St. Mary’s ranks 37th in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while St. John’s ranks 285th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
The Red Storm rank seventh in steals per game (8.6) while the Mountaineers rank 185th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
St. John’s ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.7) while Mount St. Mary’s ranks 114th (3.6).
The Red Storm rank 268th in rebounds per game (33.7) while the Mountaineers rank 332nd (29.7).
St. John’s averages 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 187th in the country. Mount St. Mary’s ranks 231st in assists allowed per game (14.3).
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