The St. John’s Red Storm (14-12, 3-10 Big East) will be at the Prudential Center to challenge the 16th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates (19-7, 11-3 Big East) in a Big East matchup. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 23, 2020.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Seton Hall Pirates ATS Odds
In their last game, the Pirates edged the 21st-ranked Butler Bulldogs, 74-72, while the Red Storm lost a winnable game to the Xavier Musketeers, 77-74.
The Pirates knocked down 20 of their 22 free throws (90.9 percent) and held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below their season average of 28.9). St. John’s, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 4.5 (better than their season average of 13.8). Myles Powell played well for Seton Hall, putting up 16 points, six rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Nick Rutherford was a key piece for St. John’s with 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Romaro Gill led the Pirates to an 82-79 victory. He recorded a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Seton Hall was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Pirates made 22 of their 27 free throws (81.5 percent), while the Red Storm were just 9-15 (60.0 percent).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Seton Hall should have a noteworthy edge. The Pirates defense ranks 16th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.444), while the St. John’s offense is ranked 329th in effective field goal percentage (0.459).
St. John’s vs. Seton Hall ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Seton Hall averages 37.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 78th in the nation. St. John’s ranks 296th in rebounds allowed per game (41.1).
- The Red Storm average 10.3 steals per game, which ranks second in the NCAA. The Pirates rank 138th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Seton Hall ranks 89th in assists per game (14.2) while St. John’s ranks 212th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- The Pirates rank 70th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Red Storm rank 248th (24.6).
- Seton Hall averages 6.2 blocks per game, which ranks fourth in the country. St. John’s ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 7.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Red Storm have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (7.6 above their season average).
