The St. John’s Red Storm and UConn Huskies meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the People’sBank Arena. Here’s a UConn vs. St. John’s prediction. This article will include a UConn vs. St. John’s pick.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm beat Creighton and Marquette, and they play Villanova next. St. John’s hasn’t lost a game since January 3.
The St. John’s Red Storm are averaging 84 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 72 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Zuby Ejiofor is averaging 15.9 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Bryce Hopkins is averaging 14 points and 2.1 assists. Oziyah Sellers is the third double-digit scorer, and Ian Jackson is dishing 1.3 assists. The St. John’s Red Storm are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The St. John’s Red Storm are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies lost to Creighton and beat Villanova, and they play Seton Hall next. UConn has won 10 of its last 12 games.
The UConn Huskies are averaging 79.2 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 66 points on 40.3 percent shooting. Solo Ball is averaging 14.2 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Tarris Reed Jr. is averaging 13.6 points and 2.3 assists. Alex Karaban is the third double-digit scorer, and Braylon Mullins is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last 26 games at PeoplesBank Arena.
- St. John’s has lost six of its last seven games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Connecticut has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games as a top-10 AP-ranked team at PeoplesBank Arena.
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- St. John’s has won each of its last 21 night games.
- Connecticut has lost three of its last four February games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
- St. John’s has won the first half in 14 of its last 16 games as an AP-ranked team.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of Connecticut’s last five night games against teams with an AP ranking of 15 have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Each of St. John’s last four games against AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 153+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Connecticut has recorded the equal-longest winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (18 games).
- Connecticut ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.0).
- St. John’s ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (27.1).
- St. John’s ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.7).
UConn vs St. John’s Prediction
UConn should be up for this game, as it’s a chance to put away the Big East, and it’s a revenge spot after losing the first meeting earlier this month. However, UConn has been shaky over the last few weeks, and that includes an ugly loss to Creighton. St. John’s hasn’t lost a game in nearly two months and has won the last 3 games against the Huskies. The underdog has covered 7 of the last 10 games between St. John’s and UConn. It should be a big game with a crazy atmosphere. The value is still with the Red Storm and the buckets.