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St. John's Red Storm Set to Face Villanova Wildcats in Big East Showdown - Can the Wildcats Pull Off an Upset?

The St. John's Red Storm are set to face off against the Villanova Wildcats in a Big East matchup on Wednesday. The Red Storm, with a record of 21-3, are coming off a road win against UConn, while the Wildcats, at 14-10, recently defeated Xavier. St. John's previously defeated Villanova by a score of 80-68. The betting odds favor St. John's, opening at -3 and currently at -3.5. Can Villanova pull off an upset win? Read on for the full prediction and more NCAAB picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Storm -156 | Wildcats +130
• Spread: Red Storm -3.5 (-110) | Wildcats +3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 139.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Johns will win straight-up is 61%.

St. Johns vs Villanova Stats

St. Johns Red Storm

St. John's Red Storm is currently the top team in the Big East with a 12-1 conference record, riding a 10-game winning streak fueled by their strong defense. The team's recent victories over ranked opponents like Marquette and UConn have propelled them to #9 in the AP Top 25 rankings. Junior guard RJ Luis Jr. is performing well, averaging 17.6 PPG, while junior forward Zuby Ejjofor and senior guard Kadary Richmond are also making significant contributions on the offense. However, senior guard Deivon Smith, who has been struggling with a neck injury, is questionable for the upcoming game. Overall, the Red Storm's solid defensive stats and strong performances on the road have solidified their position among the top teams in college basketball this season.

Villanova Wildcats Analysis

The Villanova Wildcats are aiming for a third consecutive win after a mixed performance in conference play, dropping three games in a row before bouncing back with two straight victories. Erick Dixon and Wooga Poplar have been standout players, with Dixon averaging 23.8 PPG and Poplar connecting on over 50% of his shots in recent games. Villanova has three players averaging double digits in scoring, but Jordan Longino and Jhamir Brickus have been inconsistent. The Wildcats have a power ranking of 135 and are 154th in offense, averaging 75.26 points per game, and 64th in defense, allowing 67.57 points per game. They have a record of 14-10 overall. In terms of shooting percentages, Villanova ranks 76th in field goal percentage, 7th in free throw percentage, and 7th in three-point percentage. Defensively, they rank 110th in field goal percentage allowed and 53rd in free throw percentage allowed. Overall, Villanova has shown strengths on offense but has room for improvement on defense.

St. John’s Dominance Continues as Villanova Falters: Red Storm Rises to Top of Big East Standings

The St. John’s Red Storm has maintained their strong performance by securing victories in their last 10 games, placing them at the top of the Big East standings. Their remarkable success extends to their away games, where they hold a commendable 5-1 record for the season. In contrast, the Villanova Wildcats have demonstrated inconsistency with only 2 wins in their last 5 games. The Red Storm's defensive prowess has been a key factor in their top ranking, as they are allowing just 87.8 points per 100 possessions, placing them second in DI, while Villanova trails behind with 105 points per 100 possessions. Additionally, Villanova has struggled against top competitors in the Big East, suffering losses to Creighton and Marquette, and previously falling by a significant margin to St. John’s in their previous matchup.

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