St. John’s vs Xavier Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 4

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 04, 2023, 11:54 AM
  • Xavier (18-5) are -8.5 point favorites vs St. John’s (14-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 164.5 points
  • Watch the game on FOX

The St. John’s Red Storm (14-9) visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers (18-5) on Feb. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Cincinnati.

Xavier is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The St. John’s vs. Xavier Over/Under is 164.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
St. John’sSt. John´s +8.5 -110O 164.5 -110+325
Xavier -8.5 -110U 164.5 -110-450

St. John’s vs Xavier Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Xavier will win this game with 69.4% confidence.

St. John’s vs Xavier Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Xavier will cover the spread with 55.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both St. John’s and Xavier, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • St. John’s has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games (+8.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+7.05 Units / 35% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 50 games (+6.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 16 away games (+2.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 37 games (+15.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 24 games (+13.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+9.80 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Xavier have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 25 games (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games (+2.85 Units / 14% ROI)

Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Xavier has gone 12-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 14-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.5 Units / 11.1% ROI
  • 16-6 when betting the Over for +9.4 Units / 37.15% ROI
  • 6-16 when betting the Under for -11.6 Units / -45.85% ROI

St. John’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (301 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

St. John’s has averaged 80.1 points per game (2,802 points/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 75.7

St. John’s has averaged 77.3 points per game (1,778 points/23 games) this season — 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

St. John’s has averaged 17.3 assists per game (949 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 14.0

Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 20.8 assists per game (478 assists/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Xavier has averaged 20.8 assists per game (478 assists/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.1

Xavier has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (478 assists/ 295 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Xavier has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (478 assists/ 295 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1

St. John’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 8.8 steals per game (482 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

St. John’s has averaged 9.4 steals per game (329 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.2

St. John’s has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,451 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

St. John’s has averaged 8.8 steals per game (482 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.7

Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (632 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Xavier has averaged 7.3 steals per game (431 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Xavier has 431 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Big East Teams

Xavier has averaged 7.1 steals per game (270 steals/38 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.2


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