St. John’s vs Kansas State Prediction 12-7-24 College Basketball Picks
Kansas State (6-2) vs. St. John's (6-2)
December 7, 2024 11:30 am EDT
The Line: St. John's -10.5; Over/Under: +147
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The Kansas State Wildcats and St. John’s Red Storm meet on Saturday in college basketball action at the Carnesecca Arena. Here’s a St. John’s vs Kansas State Prediction. This article will include a St. John’s vs Kansas State Pick.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats beat Longwood and Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and they play Drake, Wichita State, and Cincinnati next. The Kansas State Wildcats are averaging 81.8 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 41.9 percent shooting. David N’Guessan is averaging 14.1 points and 1.9 assists, while Brendan Hausen is averaging 13.8 points and 2.9 rebounds. Dug McDaniel is the third double-digit scorer and Max Jones is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Kansas State Wildcats are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas State Wildcats are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm lost to Georgia, beat Harvard, and they play Bryant, DePaul, and Providence next. The St. John’s Red Storm are averaging 82.3 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 66.8 points on 39.4 percent shooting. RJ Luis Jr. is averaging 17.6 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Zuby Ejiofor is averaging 11.8 points and 0.8 assists. Kadary Richmond is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Scott is dishing 0.8 assists. The St. John’s Red Storm are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The St. John’s Red Storm are allowing 34.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- St. John’s has won each of its last 32 games against non-conference opponents at Carnesecca Arena.
- Kansas State has lost each of its last five Saturday road games.
- St. John’s has won the first half in 15 of its last 16 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Kansas State’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Five of St. John’s’ last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Carnesecca Arena have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
St. John’s vs Kansas State Prediction
You can consider the Kansas State Wildcats and the points because this is a weird early game, and I’m not sure the guys will be fully awake at least for the first quarter. However, Kansas State hasn’t been tested yet and is still just 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games. The St. John’s Red Storm have more depth, and they’re far and away more trustworthy defensively. I’ll lay the points with the Red Storm, as I’m just not sold on Kansas State overall.
