Bryant Bulldogs vs St. John’s Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Red Storm. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on CBSS, and it’s hosted by the Red Storm at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 160.5 points, and St. John’s is favored by -21.5 at home against Bryant.

BRYANT BULLDOGS VS ST. JOHN’S RED STORM BETTING PICK

The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs +21.5

This game will be played at Carnesecca Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.

WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Red Storm.
• Even though we have St. John’s winning straight-up, we like Bryant at +21.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will the Bulldogs Win on the Road?

Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game

The Bulldogs fell to 4-5 on the season after a 76-75 loss to Brown on Friday. Bryant, who were -6 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After leading 40-36 at halftime, Bryant was outscored 40-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 151 fell just short of the 154 O/U line.

In their latest game, the Bryant Bulldogs put up 75 points, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 55.8% of their two-point attempts and 35.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 14 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 60%, making 12 of 20 attempts.

Kino Lilly Jr. led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Rafael Pinzon added 22 points, shooting 66.7% from three. Landon Lewis was efficient inside, going 9 for 12 from the field. Barry Evans contributed 15 points and 8 rebounds, and Aaron Cooley also chipped in 15 points, pulling down 7 boards.

Despite Bryant’s defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 76 points. The Bulldogs allowed their opponent to shoot 50% from the field, with 24 of those baskets coming from two-point range at a 55% clip.

From beyond the arc, Bryant’s defense gave up 5 threes on 14 attempts, a 35% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they hit 12 shots, shooting 60%. Bryant allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Taking a Look at the Red Storm Chances at Home

St. John’s Red Storm Recent Game/Games

St. John’s improved to 7-2 on the season with an 88-71 win over Kansas State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Red Storm were -10.5 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 159, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.

After trailing 39-35 at halftime, St. John’s turned things around in the second half, scoring 53 points while holding Kansas State to 32.

St. John’s put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field and 29.6% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48%, and they were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 shots for a 94.1% success rate.

Zuby Ejiofor led the way with 28 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 64.7% overall. Brendan Hausen added 27 points, hitting 6 of 10 from beyond the arc. The Red Storm also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists in the win.

St. John’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 32 made baskets on 75 attempts.

From two-point range, the opposition shot 50%, hitting 24 of 48 shots. St. John’s also gave up 8 threes on 27 attempts, a 29% success rate. The opposing team was strong from the free-throw line, making 16 of 17 attempts, or 94%. St. John’s allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.