The DePaul Blue Demons will take on the No. 20 St. John’s Red Storm in a Big East matchup on Tuesday at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York. The game, which is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET, is generating excitement as both teams aim to establish themselves as contenders in the conference.
DePaul, currently holding an 8-3 record, recently secured a thrilling 61-58 victory against Wichita State, marking their third consecutive win and sixth in their last seven games. Conversely, St. John’s comes into this game boasting a strong home record, having emerged victorious in their latest outing against Iona with a dominating 91-64 performance. The Red Storm have won seven straight contests against DePaul and will be looking to extend that streak significantly.
Historical matchups show St. John’s dominance over DePaul, as evidenced by their solid performances last season, winning both encounters decisively with scores of 89-61 and 82-58. In fact, the Red Storm holds a 35-22 lead in their all-time series against the Blue Demons.
BetMGM Sportsbook currently lists the moneyline odds at DePaul +1300 and St. John’s -3000, with the spread set at DePaul +19.5 and St. John’s -19.5. The over/under for the game stands at 152.5, indicating expectations for a competitive scoring environment.
Experts predict a strong performance from St. John’s, estimating a final score of 88-67 in favor of the Red Storm. This optimism stems from St. John’s consistent ability to outperform DePaul, as they have not only secured wins but have also covered the spread in their last seven encounters. Furthermore, St. John’s has been effective in controlling the glass and capitalizing on free-throw opportunities, setting the stage for a commanding lead.
While DePaul has shown resilience in previous games, they faced a tough schedule which ranks low on KenPom’s metrics, indicating room for growth. St. John’s, however, has proven their capability against less formidable opponents, winning decisively in their recent matchups.
With DePaul’s chance to leverage their defensive strengths against a high-tempo St. John’s team, fans can expect an action-packed game. The betting insights suggest backing St. John’s to cover the spread while also considering the potential for an over on the total points, given the offensive capabilities of both squads. This matchup promises to be a compelling start to the conference season for both teams.