The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-0) meet the St. John’s Red Storm (2-0) at the Louis Brown Athletic Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
St. John’s Red Storm at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Free Prediction
The Red Storm come in on a high note after topping the Bowling Green Falcons in their last contest, 84-80. St. John’s had a much better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 24.3). Bowling Green, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.380 vs. 0.231). With 26 points on 8-for-16 shooting, Mustapha Heron was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Scarlet Knights’ last matchup, they had no trouble getting past the Drexel Dragons, 95-66. The Scarlet Knights had a much better free throw rate (0.238 vs. 0.119) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.4 vs. 21.6). Eugene Omoruyi was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Rutgers figures to have a considerable advantage. Dating back to last season, the Scarlet Knights defense ranks 38th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while the St. John’s offense ranks 273rd in effective field goal percentage (0.493). Moreover, the Red Storm rank 48th in turnover percentage (16.6 percent), while the Scarlet Knights rank 55th in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.1 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Rutgers averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 32nd in the nation. St. John’s ranks 308th in rebounds allowed per game (39.4).
The Red Storm rank sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Scarlet Knights rank 240th (4.2).
Rutgers ranks 121st in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while St. John’s ranks 271st (24.5).
The Red Storm rank 214th in assists per game (12.8) while the Scarlet Knights rank 302nd (10.4).
St. John’s ranks seventh in steals per game (8.7) while Rutgers ranks 93rd in steals allowed per game (5.7).
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