New Mexico Lobos vs St. John’s Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lobos and Red Storm. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Red Storm at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 162.5 points, and St. John’s is favored by -10 at home against New Mexico.
NEW MEXICO LOBOS VS ST. JOHN’S RED STORM BETTING PICK
The Pick: St. John’s Red Storm -10
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 12:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.
WHY BET THE ST. JOHN’S RED STORM:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Red Storm.
- Not only will St. John’s pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 162.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog New Mexico?
New Mexico Lobos Recent Game/Games
The Lobos improved to 2-0 this season with a 100-81 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday. Playing at home, New Mexico entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 181, surpassing the over/under line of 160.
New Mexico took control early, leading 49-34 at halftime. They scored 51 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47, showing some defensive lapses. Despite this, the Lobos’ offense was strong enough to secure the win.
The Lobos put up 100 points in their last game, shooting 53.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.3%. They hit 61.5% of their two-point attempts and 39.1% from beyond the arc, while also making 25 free throws on 39 attempts (64.1%).
Donovan Dent led the way with 25 points and 10 assists, shooting 7/10 from the field. Kayde Dotson added 18 points in just 15 minutes, hitting 6/7 shots and 3/4 from three-point range.
New Mexico’s defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 53% shooting from the field. Opponents hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 24/39.
From beyond the arc, New Mexico allowed 9 threes on 23 attempts, a 39% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 39 times, where they hit 25 free throws.
Pressure Builds for St. John’s as Home Favorites
St. John’s improved to 2-0 on the season with a 66-45 win over Wagner on Wednesday. The Red Storm were -26.5 point favorites heading into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 111, well under the 143.5 O/U line.
St. John’s led 31-22 at halftime and outscored Wagner 35-23 in the second half. While they didn’t win by as much as expected, they still controlled the game defensively.
St. John’s put up 66 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field (21/42) with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts (15/25) and 35.3% from beyond the arc (6/17).
The Red Storm struggled at the free-throw line, connecting on just 60% (18/30). They grabbed 7 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. RJ Luis Jr. contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds in 18 minutes, shooting 60% overall, while Aaron Scott added 11 points, hitting 1 of 4 from three-point range.
St. John’s defense held their opponent to just 45 points, even though they allowed them to shoot 50% from the field. The Red Storm gave up 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 15 of 25.
From beyond the arc, St. John’s allowed 6 threes on 17 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 18, shooting 60%. St. John’s gave up 7 offensive rebounds.