Free NCAA Basketball Hoops Pick: St. John’s vs. Musketeers CBB Odds
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NCAA Handicapping Analysis:
(12-3) St. John’s Red Storm vs. Xavier Musketeers (9-6)
Date: Tuesday, January 7th
Time: 6:30 PM EST
Venue: Cintas Center, Xavier, OH
NCAA Betting ATS Odds: St. John’s -1.5 | Musketeers +1.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Musketeers +104 | St. John’s -128
CBB Total: O/U 151.5
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Get ready for a showdown between the (12-3) St. John’s Red Storm and the (9-6) Xavier Musketeers, a matchup dripping with Big East drama and plenty of intrigue for bettors and hoops junkies alike!
History favors Xavier, holding a 17-7 all-time edge and boasting a 6-4 record in their last 10 meetings, including a high-octane 88-77 victory last season.
But don’t let that sway you too easily—this year’s Red Storm is rolling with a 12-3 record and the slight edge as -128 moneyline favorites.
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Storm and Musketeers. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Musketeers at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH. Get ready to place your bets!
In this Big East matchup, St. John’s is favored by -1.5 vs. Xavier. The over/under for the game is 151.5 points.
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St. John’s Red Storm Recent Game/Games
St. John’s improved to 12-3 on the season with a 70-62 home win over Butler on Saturday, January 4th. Despite being -11.5 favorites, the Red Storm didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the O/U line of 148.5.
St. John’s trailed 29-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Butler 45-33 to secure the win.
St. John’s Red Storm Stats
St. John’s struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 21 attempts for a 4.8% three-point shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 36.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage matching that figure. Their two-point shooting was more respectable, as they connected on 50% of their attempts inside the arc.
RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Pierre Brooks II contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Patrick McCaffery also made 3 threes, finishing with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Kadary Richmond added 11 points and a team-high 6 assists.
St. John’s defense was strong, giving up just 62 points while holding the opposing team to 36% shooting from the field. They allowed 50% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 25 of 50 attempts.
From beyond the arc, St. John’s was even tougher, limiting their opponent to just 1 made three-pointer on 21 attempts, a 4% shooting rate. The other team went 17/23 from the free-throw line, hitting 73% of their foul shots.
Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games
Xavier’s season record dropped to 9-6 after a 69-63 loss to Georgetown on Friday. The Musketeers were +1.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, which fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.
Xavier struggled early, trailing 30-24 at halftime. They scored 39 points in the 2nd half, but also allowed 39 points, preventing them from closing the gap.
Xavier Musketeers Stats
Xavier’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.1% from the field and 26.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 63 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, and they managed only 8 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.
Malik Mack led the way with 26 points, hitting 3 of 9 from three-point range. Zach Freemantle added 16 points, connecting on 2 of 3 from deep, while Micah Peavy contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Even with Xavier allowing 69 points, the Musketeers managed to limit their opponent’s three-point shooting, holding them to just 4 made threes on 18 attempts, or 22% from beyond the arc.
However, Xavier struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponent connected on 55% of their attempts inside the arc, going 21/38. The Musketeers also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 15 free throws.
NCAA Stats
| Stat | STJOHN | XAV |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 81.9 (52nd) | 79.5 (92nd) |
| FG % | 46% (86th) | 46% (107th) |
| 3 Point FG% | 30% (289th) | 39% (12th) |
| 3 Point Attempts | 20.3 (297th) | 22 (229th) |
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St. John’s Red Storm vs. Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Red Storm are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Musketeers are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Red Storm are 5-4-1 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Musketeers have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Red Storm’s last 3 road games, the over/under record is 0-3.
- The Musketeers’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* St. John’s Red Storm vs. Xavier Musketeers Free Pick: Xavier +1.5
Xavier, at +104, is a live underdog brimming with upset potential. Whether you’re backing the Musketeers to keep the historical trend alive or trusting St. John’s to flex their muscle as favorites, this is prime territory for sharp handicappers to find value.
Coming in as the underdogs at +1.5, we have the Musketeers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 151.5, and our model projects the Red Storm and Musketeers to reach a combined total of 150 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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St. John’s Red Storm vs. Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Tweet Of The Day
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— St. John’s Men’s Basketball (@StJohnsBBall) January 7, 2025
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