DePaul vs St. John’s Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 17

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 -12.5 point favorite vs DePaul
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • DePaul / St. John’s TV channel: PEAC

The DePaul Blue Demons visit Carnesecca Arena to take on the St. John’s Red Storm on Dec. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Jamaica, NY.

St. John’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The DePaul vs. St. John’s Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
DePaul+12.5 -105O 150.5 -110+650
St. John’s -12.5 -115U 150.5 -110-1100

DePaul 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.

DePaul 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 55.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • DePaul have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.50 Units / 40% ROI)
  • DePaul has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • DePaul has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% 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 has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 33 games (+6.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.05 Units / 10% ROI)

DePaul Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

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

  • 8-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.65 Units / 6.84% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI

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

St. John’s has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.45 Units / 13% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.8 Units / -1.35% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 13.57% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.65 Units / -24.2% ROI

DePaul Offensive Stats & Trends:

DePaul averaged 64.4 points per game (1,933 points/30 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 75.6

DePaul averaged 14.0 turnovers per game (420 turnovers/30 games) last season — 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

DePaul averaged 64.4 points per game (1,933 points/30 games) last season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

DePaul averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (224 rebounds/30 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

St. John’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (450 assists/ 326 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

St. John’s shot 35% from three (114/321) in the first half last season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

St. John’s had 423 offensive rebounds last season — 2nd most among Big East Teams

St. John’s had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (450 assists/ 326 TOs) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.3

DePaul Defensive Stats & Trends:

DePaul averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (676 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

DePaul averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (676 rebounds/30 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

DePaul allowed opponents to shoot 49% (895/1,833) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

DePaul allowed 10.5 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

St. John’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

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