Xavier vs St. John’s Prediction 1-7-25 College Basketball Picks
St. John's (12-3) vs. Xavier (9-6)
January 7, 2025 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Xavier +1.5; Over/Under: 151.5
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The St. John’s Red Storm and Xavier Musketeers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Cintas Center. Here’s a Xavier vs St. John’s Prediction. This article will include a Xavier vs St. John’s Pick.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm beat Butler, lost to Creighton, and they play Villanova, Georgetown, and Seton Hall next. The St. John’s Red Storm are averaging 81.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 67.1 points on 41 percent shooting. RJ Luis Jr. is averaging 16.5 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Zuby Ejiofor is averaging 14.7 points and 1.1 assists. Deivon Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Kadary Richmond is dishing 4.4 assists. The St. John’s Red Storm are shooting 30.9 percent from beyond the arc and 67.6 percent from the free throw line. The St. John’s Red Storm are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.
Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview
The Xavier Musketeers beat Seton Hall, lost to Georgetown, and they play DePaul, Villanova, and Marquette next. The Xavier Musketeers are averaging 79.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 42.5 percent shooting. Zach Freemantle is averaging 16.8 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Ryan Conwell is averaging 16.3 points and 2.9 rebounds. Dayvion McKnight is the third double-digit scorer and Marcus Foster is dishing 2.2 assists. The Xavier Musketeers are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Xavier Musketeers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Xavier Musketeers will win
- Xavier has won each of its last nine games at Cintas Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- St. John’s has lost eight of its last nine games at Cintas Center.
- Xavier has won the first half in each of its last seven games at Cintas Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- St. John’s has won each of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Xavier has lost four of its last five games.
- St. John’s has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of St. John’s’ last four games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Six of Xavier’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Xavier ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (39.8%).
- Xavier ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.1).
- St. John’s ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.2).
- St. John’s ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (64.1%).
Xavier vs St. John’s Injury Report
Xavier will be without Lassina Traore, while Trey Green is questionable with an undisclosed issue. St. John’s will be without Brady Dunlap, while Jaiden Glover is questionable with a wrist injury.
Xavier vs St. John’s Prediction
The Xavier Musketeers are in a funk right now, with losses in four of their last five games. Xavier looked awful offensively against Georgetown, and I question if this group can turn things around. The St. John’s Red Storm have been an above-average team at both ends of the floor up to this point, and they could have won in nine of their last 10 games if they finished against Creighton. St. John’s could easily have two road wins already. The Red Storm are solid and if Xavier isn’t ready to play, this will be another loss. I’ll lay the bucket with St. John’s on the road.
