In this article we will formulate a St. John’s vs UConn prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 14th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm are 27-6 (18-2) this season after they defeated Seton Hall by a score of 78-68 in their last game. St. John’s led 38-30 at halftime and they added 40 points in the second half for the win and cover. The Red Storm shot 52% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Zuby Ejiofor led St. John’s with 20 points and five rebounds, while Joson Sanon added 15 points and three rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, St. John’s defeated Providence by a score of 85-72 and Seton Hall by a score of 72-65. The Red Storm have scored 82.0 points per game with 39.1 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.6 points against per game this season. Zuby Ejiofor is averaging 16.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while Bryce Hopkins is averaging 13.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Red Storm. St. John’s is shooting 45.1% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 33.5% on three pointers this season.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies are 29-4 (17-3) this year after they defeated Georgetown by a score of 67-51 in their last game. UConn led 32-21 at halftime and they held Georgetown to just 30 points in the second half in the win. The Huskies shot 47% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Braylon Mullins led UConn with 21 points and five rebounds, while Silas Demary Jr added 10 points and nine rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, UConn defeated Xavier by a score of 93-68, but did lose to Marquette by a score of 68-62 before that. The Huskies have scored 78.6 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 18.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.3 points against per game this season. Solo Ball is averaging 14.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, while Tarris Reed Jr is averaging 13.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for the Huskies. UConn is shooting 48.7% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this season.
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- St. John’s has won each of its last 21 home night games against Conference opponents.
- St. John’s has won the first half in eight of its last nine games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last 11 March night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
- St. John’s has lost seven of its last eight games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last 16 March games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Each of St. John’s’ last six home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
- Five of Connecticut’s last six games have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- St. John’s ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (26.2).
- St. John’s ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.0).
- Connecticut has recorded the equal-longest winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (18 games).
- Connecticut ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (21.8).
St. John’s vs UConn Prediction
These two teams finished first and second in the regular season standings and they will play for the Big East Tournament Title here. St. John’s is shooting 45% from the field and they have allowed 69 or fewer in four of their last five. UConn is shooting 49% from the field and they have allowed 68 or fewer in five straight. Both teams are strong defensively and both won once during the regular season. This should be a great game and I think it could go either way, so I will take the points with St. John’s here.