A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away St. John's Red Storm taking on the Michigan State Spartans Wednesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The St. John's Red Storm opened as 8-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
St. John's Red Storm vs Michigan State Spartans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the St. John's Red Storm have watched them go 2-1 and 3-0 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Michigan State Spartans are at 2-2 and 0-3 ATS. In totals betting, the Michigan State Spartans are 1-2, while the St. John's Red Storm have a 2-1 mark.
The Spartans - Red Storm odds would favor the Spartans if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Michigan State is rated No. 7 in the current Odds Shark poll, while St. John's is at No. 314.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Michigan State has the nation's No. 193-rated offensive output, at 72.25 PPG. The visiting St. John's Red Storm defense ranks No. 113 allowing on average 68.67 PPG. The Spartans FG% has averaged 48.02% so far, more than the Michigan State Red Storm marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.15% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Marcus LoVett was dynamite, scoring 31 points and adding 2 rebounds but Minnesota still won, 92-86, over St. John's on Friday at Williams Arena.
Eron Harris went off for 31 points and added 4 rebounds for good measure, leading Michigan State to a 78-77 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday at Breslin Center.
- St. John's is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- St. John's is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. John's's last 7 games
- Michigan State is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
Next Betting Matchups
St. John's home to Delaware State, Tuesday, November 29th
Michigan State at Duke, Tuesday, November 29th
