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St. John's and Xavier Set to Face Off in Nail-Biting Basketball Matchup in Ohio

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 vs Xavier Stats

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.

Xavier Musketeers Analysis

Xavier Musketeers suffered a defeat in their most recent game against Georgetown, marking their fourth loss in five games this season. Despite a strong effort to catch up, Xavier was unable to secure a victory as they fell behind early and struggled to maintain control throughout the game. Leading scorer Zach Freemantle contributed 16 points and seven rebounds in the loss. The team is currently averaging 79.5 points per game and displaying above-average shooting stats, including a 46.7% field goal percentage and 39.8% three-point shooting percentage. Xavier's defense is allowing an average of 69.5 points per game, ranking them 131st in scoring defense this season. Key players to watch include Freemantle, Ryan Conwell, and Dayvion McKnight. Despite some recent setbacks, Xavier's strong offensive performance and shooting percentages position them as a competitive force in Division I basketball.

Xavier Aims to Break Losing Streak Against In-Form St. John's in Tightly Contested Matchup

Xavier is facing a challenging streak of four losses in their last five games and will be seeking a turnaround as they step onto the court. The Musketeers have a strong home record of 8-1 this season, with their only loss being a tight two-point game against Marquette. Xavier has struggled in close games, holding a 1-5 record in games decided by six points or less, with their sole victory in that category coming against South Carolina State. On the other hand, St. John's has shown impressive performance with seven wins in their last eight games, their only defeat being a narrow one-point loss to Creighton. The Red Storm's solid defense and depth position them as strong contenders, despite their challenges at the free-throw line. It is anticipated that St. John's will emerge victorious in this closely contested matchup.

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