Harvard vs St. John’s Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 23

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 Harvard
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Harvard / St. John’s TV channel: FS1

The Harvard Crimson visit Carnesecca Arena to take on the St. John’s Red Storm on Dec. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Queens, NY.

St. John’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -25.5 (-105).

The Harvard vs. St. John’s Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

Harvard vs St. John’s Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts St. John’s will win this college basketball game with 79.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Harvard 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 62.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Harvard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 26 games (+4.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 away games (+4.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 26 games (+3.35 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Harvard has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Harvard have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.30 Units / 8% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 35 games (+17.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 35 games (+5.90 Units / 1% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.50 Units / 6% ROI)

Harvard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Harvard has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.05 Units / -5.37% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

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

St. John’s has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.9 Units / 0.04% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI

Harvard Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (170/556) in the first half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%

St. John’s has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (1,127/2,816) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 43%

St. John’s has forced 14.0 turnovers per game (796 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2

St. John’s forced 15.6 turnovers per game (436 turnovers/28 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

St. John’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard averaged 34% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (495 free throw attempts/1,463 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 29%

Harvard has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (167 assists/ 136 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Harvard averaged 1.25 points per shot (1,826 points/1,463 shots) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Harvard has averaged 11.3 turnovers per game (136 turnovers/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Harvard Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (170/556) in the first half since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%

St. John’s has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (1,127/2,816) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 43%

St. John’s has forced 14.0 turnovers per game (796 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2

St. John’s forced 15.6 turnovers per game (436 turnovers/28 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

St. John’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

Harvard averaged 34% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (495 free throw attempts/1,463 field goal attempts) last season — highest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 29%

Harvard has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (167 assists/ 136 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Harvard averaged 1.25 points per shot (1,826 points/1,463 shots) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Harvard has averaged 11.3 turnovers per game (136 turnovers/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 12.3


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