Madison Square Garden features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host St. John's Red Storm and the visiting Penn State Nittany Lions in college hoops betting odds action on Sunday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The St. John's Red Storm betting line opened as -5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs St. John's Red Storm Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
St. John's Red Storm battles the Penn State Nittany Lions, currently sitting with a 6-5 mark (5-4 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 6-5 for the St. John's Red Storm and 2-7 for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the St. John's Red Storm rated this week at No. 65 and the Penn State Nittany Lions sitting at No. 153.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature St. John's's No. 83-rated squad against Penn State's No. 203-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, St. John's rates No. 8 in the country with 10.45 per game, while their foes tonight, the Penn State Nittany Lions rank No. 162 nationally with 7.09 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Mike Watkins scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Nittany Lions to a win (they lost 81-73 to Pittsburgh at Prudential Center on Saturday).
The Red Storm got 18 points from Shamorie Ponds, but it was LIU-Brooklyn that prevailed in a 74-73 final on Sunday at Barclays Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Penn State home to Morgan State, Wednesday, December 21st
St. John's at Syracuse, Wednesday, December 21st