It will be a battle between Big East opponents when the St. John’s Red Storm (17-6, 5-5 Big East) welcome the Providence Friars (13-10, 3-7 Big East) to Madison Square Garden. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Providence Friars vs. St. John’s Red Storm Betting Prediction
The last time the Friars played, they were topped by the Georgetown Hoyas, 76-67. Georgetown’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Providence. The Hoyas had a rate of 44.4 (above their season average of 28.6), while the Friars posted a mark of 27.7. Alpha Diallo was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 8-for-18 shooting.
The Red Storm edged the No. 10 Marquette Golden Eagles in their last contest, 70-69. St. John’s held the Golden Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.481 (below their season average of 0.543). Marquette, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.315 (above their season average of 0.280). Shamorie Ponds was the top scorer from either team with 28 points on 9-for-19 shooting from the field.
After the Friars won both meetings against the Red Storm last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Providence won 61-57. The Friars made 18 of their 25 free throws (72.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 21.2).
This contest should be a showdown of contrasting paces. St. John’s has preferred to play quickly (47th in possessions per game), while Providence has been more half-court-oriented (175th in possessions per game).
Providence at St. John’s Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Providence ranks 79th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while St. John’s ranks 248th (25.6).
The Friars rank 102nd in rebounds per game (36.8) while the Red Storm rank 232nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
St. John’s averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks 18th in the nation. Providence ranks 128th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Friars rank 75th in assists per game (14.8) while the Red Storm rank 158th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
St. John’s is 26th in the country with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while Providence is 57th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
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The Friars have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Providence has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.
During their last five games, the Red Storm have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (8.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
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