Providence vs St. John’s Prediction 12-20-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Providence vs St John’s Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, December 20th, at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. 

Up and Down Start for Providence

It has been an up-and-down start for Providence heading into this game but they are coming off a loss in the last game. Providence scored 70 points against St Bonaventure but it wasn’t enough as the defense gave up 74 points and they ended up losing. Wesley Cardet Jr had a strong game putting up 13 points and three rebounds. Providence on the season is averaging 70.5 points while their defense is giving up 64.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 291st in the league while the defense is ranked 36th. In this game, the defense is going to need to have a huge game. Jayden Pierre on the season is averaging 12.7 points while shooting 40 percent from the field. 

Big Season for St John’s 

It has been a big season for St John’s so far this season, and they have a ton of confidence right now. In the last game against DePaul, St John’s scored 89 points and they ended up cruising to the blowout victory. The Red Storm shot 55.2 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the three-point line. RJ Luis Jr had a strong game putting up 19 points, five rebounds, and two assists. On the season, St John’s is averaging 84.8 points while their defense is giving up 67.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 91st. RJ Luis has been the top player this season averaging 17.1 points while shooting 46.9 percent from the field. 

Why St John’s Will Beat Providence

• St. John’s has won 14 of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Providence has lost seven of its last eight Friday night games.
• Providence has lost the first half in each of its last seven Friday night games against the Big East Conference.

Providence vs St John’s Prediction 

Give me the favorites here, even on the road. I am just not sold on this Providence team being all that good, and they are going to really struggle to get any sort of offense going here. St John’s is averaging 84.8 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Providence isn’t going to even reach their season average, and St John’s will in this game by at least 10 points. Back St John’s against the spread.