St. John’s vs Xavier Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • Xavier (12-8) is a -1.5 point favorite vs St. John’s (11-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • St. John’s / Xavier TV channel: FS1

The St. John’s Red Storm (11-9) visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers (12-8) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.

Xavier is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The St. John’s vs. Xavier Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
St. John’s+1.5 -110O 156.5 -110+105
Xavier -1.5 -110U 156.5 -110-125

St. John’s vs Xavier Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Xavier will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

St. John’s vs Xavier Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts St. John’s will cover the spread with 56.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+13.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Xavier have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+3.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Xavier have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Xavier has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)

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

St. John’s has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI).

  • 11-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.7 Units / 4.07% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.45% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -1.95 Units / -8.92% ROI

Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Xavier has a 12-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.2 Units / -18.15% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 4.99% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.05 Units / -13.9% ROI

St. John’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 15.3 offensive rebounds per game (306 rebounds/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

St. John’s has averaged 15.3 offensive rebounds per game (306 rebounds/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.1

St. John’s has averaged 14.1 offensive rebounds per game (749 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

St. John’s has 463 offensive rebounds at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big East Teams

Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 18.1 assists per game (1,031 assists/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Xavier is shooting 38% from three (218/576) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

Xavier has averaged 18.1 assists per game (1,031 assists/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.1

Xavier is shooting 47% (1,653/3,501) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

St. John’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 8.1 steals per game (250 steals/31 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.0

St. John’s has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,397 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

St. John’s has 402 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Big East Teams

St. John’s has averaged 6.9 steals per game (152 steals/22 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:

Xavier has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,578 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Xavier has averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (553 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Xavier has 367 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Big East Teams

Xavier has averaged 6.6 steals per game (131 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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