DePaul Blue Demons (3-19) vs. St. John's Red Storm (13-9)
February 6, 2024 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: St. John's Red Storm -21; Over/Under: 147
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The DePaul Blue Demons and St John’s Red Storm face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at UBS Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free DePaul vs St John’s prediction.
DePaul Continues to Get Blown Out
DePaul has had an awful season and they continue to get blown out. Two games ago against Seton Hall they were defeated 72-39 and in the last game against Xavier they were defeated 93-67. DePaul shot 41.3 percent from the field but it wasn’t enough as they were defeated. DePaul on the season is averaging 64.3 points while their defense is giving up 79.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 347th in the league. Chico Carter Jr is averaging 11.8 points while shooting 43.6 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from behind the three point line.
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St John’s Can’t Slip Up Here
St John’s can’t have a loss here and if they do, that might be the difference if they are to make the NCAA Tournament or not. In the last game against UConn, St John’s scored only 64 points while the defense gave up 77 points. St John’s is averaging 76.6 points while their defense is giving up 70.7 points per game. Joel Soriano is averaging 16.1 points while shooting 62.3 percent from the field.
St. John’s Red Storm Team Facts
- St. John’s has won each of its last eight home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Each of the last 10 night games between DePaul and St. John’s have produced a total of 149+ points.
- St. John’s has won the first half in each of its last 10 home games.
DePaul Blue Demons Team Facts
- DePaul has lost each of its last 12 night games.
- Five of DePaul’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 161+ points.
- DePaul has lost the first half in each of its last 12 night games.
DePaul vs St John’s Betting Prediction
St John’s has struggled the last couple of games, but they are going to have no issues in this game. DePaul is averaging only 64.3 points and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. St John’s is averaging 76.6 points and they are going to have no issue with the offense here. DePaul isn’t going to keep this game close, and St. John’s is going to cover the spread.
