St. John's Red Storm vs Providence Friars Prediction, Odds and Picks for Friday, 12/20/24

The St. John’s Red Storm (9-2) travel to Rhode Island to take on the Providence Friars (7-5) in what promises to be an intriguing Big East clash. St. John’s has been electric this season, averaging 84.8 points per game with a strong offensive rating complemented by a top-30 defense. The Red Storm’s ability to control the boards and shoot efficiently, both inside and beyond the arc, has led to blowout wins against DePaul, Bryant, and Kansas State. However, they’ve spent much of the season at home, and their 1-1 record against the spread (ATS) on the road suggests they’ve struggled to replicate their dominance in unfamiliar environments.

On the other hand, Providence enters the matchup with a more modest 7-5 record and is looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to St. Bonaventure. The Friars don’t dazzle statistically, but their controlled, deliberate style can frustrate high-paced opponents like St. John’s. Expect Providence to slow the tempo, relying on half-court sets to stay within striking distance. History is on their side, as past matchups in Providence have often leaned in their favor. While St. John’s has the firepower to pull off a road win, their inconsistency away from home and Providence’s trend of grinding out close games make the Friars a solid pick to cover the +6.5 spread.

St Johns vs Providence Prediction: Providence +6.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to that number.

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