St. Johns Red Storm vs Xavier Musketeers Betting Picks & Predictions
In this basketball matchup, St. John's and Xavier are set to face off in the Buckeye State. St. John's is coming off a home victory against Butler but failed to cover the
Game outlook
In this basketball matchup, St. John's and Xavier are set to face off in the Buckeye State. St. John's is coming off a home victory against Butler but failed to cover the spread, while Xavier suffered a road loss to Georgetown and also failed to cover. The Musketeers have historically dominated the series, with a 17-6 record including a win in their most recent meeting. St. John's is currently favored to win by 1.5 points with no movement in the betting line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Storm -133 | Musketeers +109
Spread: Red Storm -1.5 (-110) | Musketeers +1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 151.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Johns will win straight-up is 57%.
St. Johns Red Storm
St. John's bounced back from a narrow loss to Creighton by defeating Butler at home, improving to 12-3 overall and 3-1 in the Big East. The Red Storm overcame a slow start, led by RJ Luis Jr.'s 20 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals. They closed the game on an 11-3 run to secure the victory, despite shooting poorly from the field and three-point range. St. John's averages 81.9 points per game, 41.3 rebounds per game, and 16.1 assists per game, with a solid defense allowing 67.1 points per game. The team has multiple scoring options and shoots 46.7% from the field. In terms of power rankings, St. John's is ranked 47 in offense, 91 in defense, and has an overall record of 12-3. They excel in rebounding and offensive assists but struggle with three-point shooting and free throw percentage. Defensively, they allow a decent field goal percentage but struggle with defending three-point shots. The team maintains a positive assist-turnover ratio.