A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away St. John's Red Storm taking on the Marquette Golden Eagles Wednesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Marquette Golden Eagles in this one found them listed as -5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Red Storm was expected to move the line.
St. John's Red Storm vs Marquette Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Marquette Golden Eagles are 15-11 so far on the season, and 12-13 ATS vs the number. The St. John's Red Storm, meanwhile, are 14-13 and 12-13 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Marquette go 15-10 and the St. John's Red Storm go 11-14 on betting totals.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 87-rated Marquette Golden Eagles and the No. 244-ranked St. John's Red Storm, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Marquette's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 82.08 PPG, against a Red Storm defense that ranks No. 123 at 71.74 PPG. The Golden Eagles field goal percentage has averaged 47.32% so far, more than the Red Storm marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.23% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Storm got a 26-point performance from Shamorie Ponds, who added 10 assists, as St. John's ran past DePaul 77-76 on Wednesday at Wintrust Arena.
The Golden Eagles got 26 points from Sacar Anim as Marquette ran past Creighton 90-86 on Saturday at CenturyLink Center-NE.
Next Betting Matchups
St. John's home to Seton Hall, Saturday, February 24th
Marquette at DePaul, Saturday, February 24th