Seton Hall Pirates vs. St. John’s Red Storm 2/18/24 NCAAB Betting Picks

Seton Hall Pirates vs. St. John’s Red Storm 2/18/24 – As the Seton Hall Pirates (16-9) prepare to face off against the St. John’s Red Storm (14-11) this Sunday, the stakes are high for both teams looking to improve their standings in the NCAA. This game, set to unfold at the UBS Arena on February 18, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET and broadcast on FS1, is a key matchup for fans and bettors alike. With the betting odds yet to be determined, enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting to place their NCAAB free winning picks on what promises to be an electrifying confrontation.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Pirates	TBD	TBD	TBD
Storm	TBD	TBD	TBD

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Kadary Richmond (Guard) vs. Joel Soriano (Center)

Kadary Richmond has been the catalyst for Seton Hall this season, averaging 16.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. The junior guard has scored in double figures in 18 straight games. His ability to penetrate and create shots for himself and teammates has powered the Pirate offense. However, Richmond struggles with turnovers at times, coughing up the ball 3.2 times per contest.

Meanwhile, St. John’s big man Joel Soriano anchors the Red Storm on both ends. The junior center puts up 15 points, 9.3 boards and 1.6 blocks per outing while shooting a stellar 60.2% from the floor. Soriano is a force in the paint, controlling the glass and altering shots. His scoring comes mostly on putbacks and dunks though, lacking a polished post game.

This matchup pits Soriano’s interior presence against Richmond’s perimeter scoring. If Richmond can get into the lane and force Soriano away from the basket, it could neutralize St. John’s shot blocking. However, Soriano has a significant size advantage that could bother the smaller Richmond.

Pirates on the Prowl: A Statistical Outlook

The Pirates have been solid offensively this year, ranking fifth in the Big East in scoring at 73.4 points per game. Seton Hall shoots a respectable 45.3% from the field. While not a great three-point shooting team at 32%, the Pirates excel at attacking the basket and getting to the free throw line. Defensively, Seton Hall generates a lot of turnovers with 7.2 steals per contest. Rebounding has been an issue though, with opponents grabbing several extra boards each game.

Red Storm Rising: Breaking Down the Numbers

St. John’s has been slightly better than Seton Hall statistically, scoring 76.7 points per outing on 44% shooting. The Red Storm move the ball well, evidenced by their conference-leading 15.3 assists per game. St. John’s crashes the offensive glass hard as well, pulling down 15 boards per contest. Defensively, the Red Storm protected the rim effectively with 5.2 blocks per game anchored by Soriano. One weakness is three-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot 34% from deep.

NCAAB Betting Odds: TBD, Total Odds: TBD

Without specific betting odds available at this time, it’s challenging to provide concrete betting advice. However, considering the teams’ performances and stats, bettors should keep a close eye on the spread and total points line once released.

Trends

Seton Hall Betting Trends

Seton Hall are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Pirates are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Seton Hall are 4-6 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Seton Hall’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 8 of Seton Hall’ 15 last games at home.

St. John’s Betting Trends

St. John’s are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
Red Storm are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread.
St. John’s are 5-6 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of St. John’s’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 6 of St. John’s’ 14 last games at home.