Wagner Seahawks vs St. John’s Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/13/24
Looking to win big? The Seahawks and Red Storm face off at 6:30 ET on FS2. The Red Storm are hosting the game at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and St. John’s is favored by -23.5 against Wagner in a non-conference matchup.
WAGNER SEAHAWKS VS ST. JOHN’S RED STORM BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wagner Seahawks +23.5
This game will be played at Carnesecca Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, November 13th.
WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Red Storm.
- Even though we have St. John’s winning straight-up, we like Wagner at +23.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can The Seahawks Secure a Road Victory?
Wagner Seahawks Recent Game/Games
Wagner faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 6th, as they went on the road to take on Rutgers. The Seahawks entered the game as +17 point underdogs and ended up losing 75-52. They didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 127 fell short of the O/U line of 133.
Wagner struggled early, trailing 36-19 at halftime. While they managed to score 33 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap, allowing 39 points to Rutgers after the break.
Wagner’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 52 points on 34.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit only 31.2% of their threes, going 5-for-16 from beyond the arc. Free throw shooting was a major issue, as they connected on just 3 of 11 attempts, a 27.3% rate.
Dylan Harper led the way with 20 points, shooting 64.3% from the field, though he was just 1-for-4 from three. PJ Hayes IV added 12 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Lathan Sommerville contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds. Wagner grabbed 12 offensive boards and finished with 11 assists as a team.
Wagner’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 28 of 55 shots. Inside the arc, they were particularly effective, converting 65% of their two-point attempts with a 21/32 shooting performance.
From three-point range, Wagner held the other team to 30% shooting, as they made 7 of 23 attempts. The Seahawks also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they hit 12 shots for 57%. Wagner limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 4 offensive rebounds.
Will the Red Storm Win at Carnesecca Arena?
St. John’s Red Storm Recent Game/Games
St. John’s picked up a 96-73 win over Quinnipiac on Saturday, November 9th, in a home game where they were -20.5 favorites. The Red Storm covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 156.5.
After trailing 39-35 at halftime, St. John’s turned things around by scoring 61 points in the 2nd half while holding Quinnipiac to 34 points.
St. John’s put up 96 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.1%. They connected on 38.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 26 attempts, and were strong at the free-throw line, making 22 of 26 for 84.6%.
The Red Storm dished out 20 assists and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Brady Dunlap added 20 points, hitting 5 of 7 from beyond the arc.
St. John’s gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field, hitting 32 of 71 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 45 tries, a 48% success rate.
From three-point range, the opposition connected on 10 of 26 shots, good for 38%. St. John’s also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 22 free throws, an 84% clip. The Red Storm allowed 14 offensive rebounds.