Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Tuesday when the St. John's Red Storm try to run the Xavier Musketeers off the court at Carnesecca Arena in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The St. John's Red Storm betting line opened as 4.5-point underdogs 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.
Xavier Musketeers vs St. John's Red Storm Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Xavier Musketeers have watched them go 19-3 and 15-7 ATS on the college basketball season, while the St. John's Red Storm are at 10-12 and 9-11 ATS. In totals betting, the St. John's Red Storm are 7-13, while the Xavier Musketeers have a 12-10 mark.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the St. John's Red Storm at No. 284 and the Xavier Musketeers at No. 72 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Xavier is ranked No. 37 in NCAA basketball at 39.14 per game. Contrast that with St. John's's No. 182 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, St. John's is the No. 191-ranked team in the country at 6.91 per game, while Xavier rates No. 135 at 7.73 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Musketeers grabbed a 89-70 win over the Golden Eagles on Wednesday, behind a 15-point effort from Quentin Goodin at Cintas Center.
St. John's was run off the court by the Bulldogs on Saturday as Butler routed them 70-45 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
Xavier home to Georgetown University, Saturday, February 3rd
St. John's at Duke, Saturday, February 3rd