St. John's Red Storm (20-12) vs. Connecticut Huskies (29-3)
March 15, 2024 5:30 pm EDT
The Line: Connecticut Huskies -9.5; Over/Under: +145.5
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In this article we will formulate a UConn vs St. John’s betting prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, March 15th at Madison Square Garden in New York. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The UConn recent form and recent player performance
- The St. John’s recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UConn
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving St. John’s
- Recent betting trends in games played between UConn and St. John’s
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between UConn and St. John’s
UConn Preview
The UConn Huskies are 29-3 (18-2) this year after they defeated Xavier by a score of 87-60 in their last game. UConn led 34-33 at halftime, but they out scored Xavier 53-27 in the second half for the blowout win. The Huskies shot 58.3% from the field and were +15 in rebounding margin in the game. UConn has won five games in a row and 19 of their last 20. The Huskies are scoring 81.1 points per game with 38.6 rebounds per game and 18 assists per game, while allowing 64 points against per game this year. Tristen Newton is averaging 15 points per game, 7.1 rebounds per game, and 5.8 assists per game. UConn is shooting 49.2% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this season.
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St. John’s Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm are 20-12 (11-9) this season after they defeated Seton Hall by a score of 91-72 in their last game. St. John’s led 45-40 at halftime and held Seton Hall to only 32 points in the second half in the win. The Red Storm shot 51.6% from the field and made 19 free throws in the game. St. John’s has won six games in a row and they have scored at least 80 points in all six. The Red Storm are scoring 78.1 points per game with 38.9 rebounds per game and 15.7 assists per game, while giving up 71.2 points against per game this season. Daniss Jenkins is averaging 14.7 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, and 5.5 assists per game. St. John’s is shooting 45.2% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 33.6% on three pointers this year.
UConn vs St. John’s Betting Prediction
St. John’s comes into this game playing very well and they have won six games in a row, but they will face one of the best teams in the country here. UConn is ranked #2 in the nation and they have won 19 of their last 20 games. The Huskies are very good offensively, but their defense has been elite, allowing just 64 points against per game this year. St. John’s has looked very strong on the offensive end of the court recently, so it will be a fun matchup to watch. I think we are going to see plenty of points in this one and I like the over here.
