The Brown Bears (5-4) will travel to Carnesecca Arena to meet the St. John’s Red Storm (8-2). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Brown Bears vs. St. John’s Red Storm Betting Odds
In their last game, the Red Storm barely escaped the West Virginia Mountaineers, 70-68, while the Bears were beaten by the Stony Brook Seawolves, 79-63.
The Red Storm knocked down 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent), while the Mountaineers had a turnover percentage of 23.3 (above their season average of 15.6). Brown, meanwhile, held Stony Brook to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below their season average of 32.6). St. John’s was lifted by LJ Figueroa, who finished with 17 points. Meanwhile, Tamenang Choh had a good outing for Brown, contributing 19 points and seven rebounds.
It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the fast-breaking Red Storm will look to push the more methodical Bears. Dating back to last season, the Red Storm rank 49th in possessions per game while the Bears are 169th. Also, the Bears, who rank fourth in offensive rebounding percentage (27.8 percent), will attempt to take advantage of the Red Storm, who rank 254th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).
Brown Bears vs. St. John’s Red Storm Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. John’s, ATS Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Brown averages 37.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. St. John’s ranks 249th in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
- The Bears average 23.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 116th in the nation. The Red Storm rank 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.7).
- Brown averages 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 154th in the country. St. John’s ranks 164th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- The Red Storm average 9.1 steals per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. The Bears rank 209th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- St. John’s ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Brown ranks 147th (3.2).