Villanova Wildcats vs
St. Johns Red StormPredictions & Preview

St. John's Favored in Highly Anticipated Matchup Against Villanova, Betting Line Opens at -7.5

On Saturday at 7pmET, Villanova (11-5 SU, 10-6 ATS, 4-1 BEast) will face off against St. John's (13-3, 9-6-1 ATS, 4-1 BEast) in Jamaica, N.Y. Despite St. John's winning both matchups last season, they are the betting favorite with the current line opening at -7.5 in their favor. It remains to be seen who will come out on top in this highly anticipated matchup on Saturday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wildcats +250 | Red Storm -313
• Spread: Wildcats +7 (-110) | Red Storm -7 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 145.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Johns will win straight-up is 76%.

Villanova vs St. Johns Stats

Villanova Wildcats

Villanova has seen a significant improvement in their performance, currently ranked 49th in the Net Rankings. Despite a rocky start to the season, including losses to St. Joe's and Columbia, the Wildcats have turned things around with key wins, such as a recent victory over No. 9 UConn. Led by standout player Eric Dixon, Villanova boasts a strong offensive game, ranking 10th in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency and third in three-point percentage. Defensively, the team allows an average of 66.9 points per game and ranks 29th in total rebounding percentage. Overall, Villanova has a power ranking of 96 and is 11-5 this season.

St. Johns Red Storm Analysis

St. John's recently had a tough loss to Creighton, but quickly bounced back with wins over Butler and Xavier. In their last game against Xavier, they dominated the glass and paint, with key players like RJ Luis and Zuby Ejiofor leading the team in points and rebounds. The team's offensive and defensive statistics are strong, with notable weaknesses in perimeter shooting. St. John's has a power ranking of 110 and are ranked #47 for offense and #86 for defense. They have a record of 13-3 and are performing well in various statistical categories. Their next matchup is against Villanova. Make sure to take advantage of the best sports betting promos when following their games.

Villanova's Strategic Advantage Over St. John's Revealed in Three-Point Shooting Stats

Neptune has demonstrated significant improvement with the Villanova team following an initial slow start. The team boasts a standout player in Dixon, recognized as one of the top big men in the nation with his impressive shooting abilities akin to a guard. Villanova's strategic approach will likely emphasize forcing the Red Storm to rely on perimeter shooting to secure victory. Statistics reveal that St. John's struggles in three-point shooting, averaging just 30% overall and at home. In contrast, Villanova excels in this aspect, shooting at an impressive 41.4% from beyond the arc. Additionally, the Red Storm's defense against three-point shots is less effective, with a 34% success rate. Consequently, it is advisable to consider taking the points in this matchup.

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