St. John's Red Storm will go to the free throw line vs Marquette Golden Eagles on Saturday, hoping to boost its 7-9 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The St. John's Red Storm opened as 11.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
St. John's Red Storm vs Marquette Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The St. John's Red Storm will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 5-11 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Marquette Golden Eagles are 6-8 ATS. St. John's Red Storm are 7-9 on betting the total; Marquette Golden Eagles are 10-4.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 269-rated St. John's Red Storm taking on the No. 62-rated Marquette Golden Eagles in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Marquette's No. 87-ranked offense, averaging 77.6 PPG, against a Red Storm defense that ranks No. 165 at 71.88 PPG. The Golden Eagles field goal percentage has averaged 46.34% so far, more than the Red Storm marksmen have achieved on the year, 40.83% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
St. John's got 19 points from Federico Mussini but lost anyway, 74-66, to Xavier on Wednesday at Carnesecca Arena.
Haanif Cheatham scored 16 points leading the Golden Eagles to a 65-64 victory over Providence at Dunkin Donuts Center on Tuesday.
Next Betting Matchups
St. John's home to Georgetown, Wednesday, January 13th
Marquette at Villanova, Wednesday, January 13th