St. John’s Red Storm vs. DePaul Blue Demons Free Prediction 01/25/20

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The St. John’s Red Storm (12-8, 1-6 Big East) will be at Wintrust Arena to challenge the DePaul Blue Demons (13-6, 1-5 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

St. John’s Red Storm vs. DePaul Blue Demons ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Blue Demons fell to the Creighton Bluejays, 83-68, while the Red Storm were defeated by the Marquette Golden Eagles, 82-68.

St. John’s had a much better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 18.6) while DePaul had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 28.1). Paul Reed played a pivotal role for DePaul with 22 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, St. John’s received a boost from Mustapha Heron, who recorded 18 points.

In their first matchup this season, Rasheem Dunn led the Red Storm to a 74-67 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 19 points. St. John’s had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 23.5). DePaul, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.0 vs. 20.0).

It could be a mistake-prone game for the DePaul offense. DePaul ranks 275th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.8 percent), while the gambling defense of St. John’s forces the 23rd-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.2 percent).

St. John’s Red Storm vs. DePaul Blue Demons Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • DePaul averages 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 70th in the NCAA. St. John’s ranks 261st in rebounds allowed per game (41.0).
  • The Blue Demons average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 69th in the nation. The Red Storm rank 165th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
  • St. John’s ranks 211th in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while DePaul ranks 246th (18.6).
  • The Red Storm average 10.7 steals per game, which ranks fourth in the country. The Blue Demons rank 186th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • DePaul ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.8) while St. John’s ranks 151st in blocks allowed per game (4.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Red Storm have been outscored by an average of 7.2 points in their last five games. On the season, St. John’s has defeated opponents by an average of 6.1 points.
  • During their last five games, the Blue Demons have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (5.5 above their season average).