Quinnipiac Bobcats vs St. John’s Red Storm NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/9/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bobcats versus the Red Storm? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS2. The game will be played at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 156.5 points, with St. John’s being favored by -22.5 over Quinnipiac.

QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS VS ST. JOHN’S RED STORM BETTING PICK

The Pick: Quinnipiac Bobcats +22.5

This game will be played at Carnesecca Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 9th.

WHY BET THE QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Red Storm.
• Even though we have St. John’s winning straight-up, we like Quinnipiac at +22.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can the Bobcats Pull the Upset on the Road?

Quinnipiac Bobcats Recent Game

Quinnipiac’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 88-62 to Yale on Monday. The Bobcats were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 150, exceeding the O/U line of 143.5.

Yale took control early, leading 41-29 at halftime. Quinnipiac couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 47.

Quinnipiac struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.7% from the field and 21.9% from three-point range, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.7%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 17 of 18 attempts for a 94.4% rate.

Amarri Tice led the team with 23 points, despite shooting 1 of 9 from three. John Poulakidas added 19 points, connecting on 3 of 11 from deep. Isaac Celiscar contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field.

Quinnipiac’s defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 46% shooting. They allowed 51% from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 23 of 45 shots.

From beyond the arc, Quinnipiac’s opponents shot 35%, making 7 of 20 threes. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 77% rate.

Will St. John’s Live Up to Expectations at Home?

St. John’s Red Storm Recent Game/Games

St. John’s opened their season with a dominant 92-60 win over Fordham on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Red Storm were -19 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.

St. John’s led 40-26 at halftime and continued to pull away in the 2nd half, outscoring Fordham 52-34.

St. John’s put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 54.5% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60.6%. They were dominant inside, hitting 67.5% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.6% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-26.

The Red Storm dished out 19 assists, with Kadary Richmond contributing 5 along with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Jackie Johnson III led the team with 23 points, despite shooting 42.1% overall and 30% from three-point range. Simeon Wilcher added 17 points, hitting 7 of his 9 shots.

St. John’s gave up 60 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 54% from the field, including 67% on two-point attempts (27/40). From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 26 threes, good for 34%.

At the free-throw line, St. John’s opponent went 11/15, shooting 73%. The Red Storm also allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.