Delaware vs St. John’s Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 28

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wagner Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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  • St. John’s is a -25.5 point favorite vs Delaware
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • Delaware / St. John’s TV channel: FS1

The Delaware Blue Hens visit Carnesecca Arena to take on the St. John’s Red Storm on Dec. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Jamaica, NY.

St. John’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -25.5 (-110).

The Delaware vs. St. John’s Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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Delaware vs. St. John’s Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Delaware+25.5 -110O 159.5 -115+
St. John’s -25.5 -110U 159.5 -105+

Delaware vs St. John’s Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts St. John’s will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Delaware vs St. John’s Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts St. John’s will cover the spread with 59.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Delaware has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Delaware has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Delaware has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Delaware have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.10 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Delaware has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+8.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+3.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+2.10 Units / 1% ROI)

Delaware Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Delaware has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 5-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.2 Units / 16% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI

St. John’s Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

St. John’s has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.35 Units / 10.11% ROI).

  • 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units / -0.37% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.35 Units / 2.63% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.65 Units / -12.6% ROI

Delaware Offensive Stats & Trends:

Delaware is shooting 80% from the free throw line (191/240) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Delaware is shooting 37% from three (103/279) this season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Delaware has averaged 8.4 offensive rebounds per game (362 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

St. John’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 15.5 offensive rebounds per game (186 rebounds/12 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6

St. John’s has averaged 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (609 rebounds/41 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

St. John’s has 234 offensive rebounds on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big East Teams

St. John’s has averaged 16.5 assists per game (198 assists/12 games) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 14.2

Delaware Defensive Stats & Trends:

Delaware has averaged 5.5 steals per game (237 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Delaware averaged 5.4 steals per game (172 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Delaware allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (218/699) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Delaware forced 9.9 turnovers per game (317 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

St. John’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has 114 steals this season — 10th most among Power Conference teams

St. John’s has averaged 9.5 steals per game (114 steals/12 games) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

St. John’s has averaged 7.0 steals per game (119 steals/17 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 5.9

St. John’s has averaged 9.5 steals per game (114 steals/12 games) this season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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