St. John’s vs New Mexico Prediction 11-17-24 College Basketball Picks
New Mexico (3-0) vs. St. John's (3-0)
November 17, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: St. John's -10.5; Over/Under: +158.5
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The New Mexico Lobos and St. John’s Red Storm meet Sunday in college basketball action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a St. John’s vs New Mexico Prediction. This article will include a St. John’s vs New Mexico Pick.
New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview
The New Mexico Lobos beat UCLA and Corpus Christi, and they play Grambling and Texas Southern next. The New Mexico Lobos are averaging 88 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Donovan Dent is averaging 19 points and 0.3 rebounds, while Nelly Junior Joseph is averaging 18 points and 12.3 rebounds. Mustapha Amzil is the third double-digit scorer and Tru Washington is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The New Mexico Lobos are shooting 9.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67 percent from the free throw line. The New Mexico Lobos are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm beat Quinnipiac and Wagner, and they play Baylor and Georgia next. The St. John’s Red Storm are averaging 85 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 59.3 points on 34.9 percent shooting. RJ Luis Jr. is averaging 16.3 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Simeon Wilcher is averaging 13.3 points and 1 assist. Brady Dunlap is the third double-digit scorer and Deivon Smith is dishing 6.3 assists. The St. John’s Red Storm are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The St. John’s Red Storm are allowing 27.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- St. John’s has won each of its last seven home games against non-conference opponents.
St. John’s vs New Mexico Prediction
The St. John’s Red Storm are probably the more talented team on paper, and they’re at home, so they’re going to get a lot of love from oddsmakers and bettors. However, this is one of the more talented New Mexico teams we’ve seen in recent memory, and the Lobos already beat UCLA on the road as an underdog. New Mexico has the offensive firepower to hang in this spot and make things interesting. Give me the points with the Lobos.