St. John's (5-2) vs Harvard (2-5)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 5:00 pm (Carnesecca Arena)
Betting Odds: St. John's -25.5 / Harvard +25.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Harvard Crimson and St. John’s Red Storm meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Carnesecca Arena. Here’s a Harvard vs St. John's Prediction. This article will include a Harvard vs St. John's Pick.
Harvard Crimson Betting Preview
The Harvard Crimson beat Colgate, lost to UMASS, and they play Holy Cross, New Hampshire, and Furman next. The Harvard Crimson are averaging 67 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Robert Hinton is averaging 16.4 points and 5 rebounds, while Chandler Pigge is averaging 12.4 points and 7.3 rebounds. Thomas Batties II is the third double-digit scorer and Evan Nelson is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Harvard Crimson are shooting 30.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.1 percent from the free throw line. The Harvard Crimson are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.7 rebounds per game.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm lost to Georgia, beat Virginia, and they play Kansas State, Bryant and DePaul next. The St. John’s Red Storm are averaging 83 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 39.9 percent shooting. RJ Luis Jr. is averaging 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Zuby Ejiofor is averaging 12.3 points and 0.7 assists. Aaron Scott is the third double-digit scorer and Deivon Smith is dishing 5.3 assists. The St. John’s Red Storm are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The St. John’s Red Storm are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Why the St. John's Red Storm will win
- St. John's has won each of its last nine day games against non-conference opponents at Carnesecca Arena.
- Harvard has lost each of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Harvard has lost the first half in eight of its last nine road games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of St. John's' last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Carnesecca Arena has produced a total of 146+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- St. John's ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (16.4).
- St. John's ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.4).
Harvard vs St. John's Prediction
The Harvard Crimson haven't had the toughest schedule in the world, and yet they still have offensive issues and are 2-5 ATS on the season. Harvard is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games. The St. John’s Red Storm are the far and away more balanced team, and they've made bettors money with a 5-2 ATS record. The St. John’s Red Storm have covered 7 of their last 9 games overall. Potential look-ahead spot with Kansas State on deck, but who cares? Give me the Red Storm in a blowout on Saturday.
Randy’s Pick St. John’s Red Storm -25.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
