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St. John's Red Storm Look to Dominate DePaul Blue Demons in Big East Showdown, Betting Lines Heavily Favored

In an upcoming Big East matchup, the St. John's Red Storm (22-4) will face off against the DePaul Blue Demons (11-15). The Red Storm are coming off a home win against Creighton, while the Blue Demons suffered a road loss to Xavier in their last game. St. John's previously defeated DePaul with a score of 89-61. With the Red Storm being favored by -13 in betting lines that have not changed, can DePaul keep the game competitive? Stay tuned for our prediction and expert NCAAB Picks to help you make informed betting decisions.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Storm -900 | Blue Demons +600
• Spread: Red Storm -13 (-110) | Blue Demons +13 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Johns will win straight-up is 90%.

St. Johns vs DePaul Stats

St. Johns Red Storm

The St. John's Red Storm are currently leading the Big East with a 13-2 conference record. They recently won 10 games in a row, showcasing their strong defense in victories against teams like Xavier, Marquette, and UConn. Although their winning streak was ended by Villanova, they bounced back with a solid win against Creighton. Players like RJ Luis Jr., Ruby Ejiofor, and Kadary Richmond have been key contributors to the team's success. The Red Storm are currently ranked 18th in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and #10 in the AP Top 25. Their offensive and defensive stats reflect their strong performance this season, with notable rankings in different categories. Overall, St. John's has shown themselves to be a formidable contender in college basketball.

DePaul Blue Demons Analysis

The DePaul Blue Demons are currently seeking their third conference win, having defeated Georgetown and Seton Hall. They currently stand at 2-13 in Big East play. Despite recent losses to Marquette and Xavier, the team has covered the spread in three of their past five games. CJ Gunn has been a standout player, averaging 12.3 points per game, while Jacob Meyer has struggled with consistency, scoring six or fewer points in four of his last five games. Isaiah Rivera has shown improvement in his shooting percentages, connecting on 50% of his field goals in two of his past four games. NJ Benson is questionable for their next game due to a hand injury, with the team ranking 125th in the country and posting an average of 72.8 points per game. Defensively, the Blue Demons are giving up an average of 73.2 points per game. They have a power ranking of 276 and rank 225th in offense and 236th in defense.

St. John's Red Storm Dominates Big East Conference as DePaul Blue Demons Struggle

The St. John's Red Storm have maintained an impressive record in conference play, securing victories in nine out of their last ten games and currently leading the Big East. In contrast, the DePaul Blue Demons find themselves at the bottom of the conference standings, having suffered losses in eight of their past ten games. Notably, the Red Storm's defensive capabilities are significantly stronger, limiting opponents to just 89.2 points per 100 possessions, a statistic that ranks them 2nd in the nation. On the other hand, the Blue Demons have struggled defensively, allowing 105.8 points per 100 possessions. Additionally, in their previous encounter, St. John's secured a commanding 28-point victory over DePaul. It is worth noting that each of the Blue Demons' last six defeats have been by double-digit margins.

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