Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at St. John’s Red Storm ATS Prediction

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The St. John’s Red Storm (5-0) try to remain undefeated when they square off with the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (1-5) at Carnesecca Arena. The game gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks vs. St. John’s Red Storm Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Red Storm edged the VCU Rams 87-86, while the Hawks dismantled the Central Pennsylvania College Knights 77-52.

Maryland Eastern Shore dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.1 (better than their season average of 19.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.550 (above their season average of 0.362). For those same stats, Central Pennsylvania College had marks of 25.6 and 0.402, respectively. Meanwhile, St. John’s’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over VCU. The Red Storm had a rate of 9.7 (better than their season average of 14.6), while the Rams posted a mark of 22.9. St. John’s’ Shamorie Ponds played well, recording 35 points, seven assists and seven steals. Maryland Eastern Shore, meanwhile, rallied around A.J. Cheeseman, who finished with 20 points.

It will be a matchup of conflicting paces as the up-tempo Red Storm will look to push the more methodical Hawks. Since the 2017-18 season, the Red Storm rank 64th in possessions per game while the Hawks are 303rd.

Maryland Eastern Shore vs. St. John’s ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • St. John’s ranks 24th in blocks per game (4.8) while Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 276th (1.8).
  • The Red Storm rank 198th in assists per game (13.1) while the Hawks rank 304th (10.9).
  • St. John’s averages 33.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 258th in the country. Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 312th in rebounds allowed per game (39.5).
  • The Red Storm rank sixth in steals per game (8.7) while the Hawks rank 242nd (5.3).
  • Maryland Eastern Shore ranks 140th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while St. John’s ranks 296th in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).