St. John’s Red Storm vs Harvard Crimson Picks and Predictions November 30th 2024

St. John’s Red Storm vs Harvard Crimson November 30th 2024

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Crimson versus the Red Storm? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PEAC. The game will be played at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, NY. The odds for this non-conference game currently have St. John’s as the -25.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145 points.

Crimson vs. Red Storm Key Information

Harvard dropped their recent game at home to UMass, losing 62-54 on Wednesday. The Crimson entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 116, well below the over/under line of 148.5.

The game was tied at 24-24 at halftime, but Harvard was outscored 38-30 in the 2nd half. This marked another game where the Crimson struggled to keep up offensively while allowing their opponents to pull away.

Harvard’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 54 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit 30% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-20 from deep.

Thomas Batties II led the way with 16 points and 3 assists, shooting 53.8% overall and 66.7% from three. Daniel Hankins-Sanford and Rahsool Diggins each added 14 points, with Hankins-Sanford also grabbing 10 rebounds.

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Harvard’s defense held strong, giving up just 62 points while limiting the opposition to 37% shooting from the field. The Crimson were particularly effective inside, where they allowed 17/41 (41%) on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Harvard’s defense gave up 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting performance. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line just 3 times, where they made 2 free throws.

The Red Storm Can Win If…

St. John’s fell to the Bulldogs 66-63 on Sunday, November 24th. The Red Storm, who were favored by 6 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the O/U line of 149.5.

After trailing 32-28 at halftime, St. John’s scored 35 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34. Despite a stronger 2nd half, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

St. John’s struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31.1% from the field and 10.5% from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.8%, but they did manage to hit 82.1% of their free throws, going 23 for 28 from the line.

The Red Storm grabbed 21 offensive rebounds but only recorded 5 assists as a team. Zuby Ejiofor led the way with 22 points on 62.5% shooting, while Asa Newell added 18 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots. Silas Demary Jr. connected on 2 of 3 from deep, finishing with 15 points.

St. John’s gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opponent hit 5 of 12 threes, shooting 41%. St. John’s also sent them to the line 16 times, where they made 13 free throws, an 81% success rate. The Red Storm allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

For a point-spread wager in this Red Storm vs. Red Storm game, we suggest taking the Red Storm at -25.5. Even though our predictions have the Red Storm winning 78-69, we see the Crimson as the better choice on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 145 and our model has the Crimson and Red Storm finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the over.

St. John’s Aims to Shake Shooting Struggles vs. Harvard

Red Storm Look to Rebound After Disappointing Bahamas Trip

St. John’s (5-2) heads into Saturday’s matchup with Harvard looking to recover from a frustrating stretch in the Bahamas, where the team went 1-2 and dropped out of the AP Top 25. The Red Storm suffered a heartbreaking double-overtime loss to then-No. 13 Baylor and a narrow 66-63 defeat to Georgia, bookending a convincing 80-55 win over Virginia.

The recent offensive struggles were highlighted in Sunday’s loss to Georgia, as St. John’s shot just 31.1 percent from the field and a dismal 2-of-19 from 3-point range. Despite forcing 24 turnovers, the Red Storm couldn’t overcome their shooting woes.

“We had a difficult day offensively,” head coach Rick Pitino admitted. “Our shots were not going down.”

Zuby Ejiofor provided a bright spot, scoring 22 points, including 12 from the free throw line. Aaron Scott and RJ Luis Jr. added 14 and 13 points, respectively. However, guard Kadary Richmond managed just three points on 1-of-8 shooting after strong performances in previous games.

“We’re certainly not a great team, but we’re a pretty good team,” Pitino said. “As long as we play hard, fight, and try to win games, I think we’ll be OK.”

Harvard’s Challenges Continue

Harvard (2-5) enters the matchup after a 62-54 home loss to UMass on Wednesday. The Crimson have struggled offensively this season, averaging just 66.9 points per game and shooting below 40 percent in four contests. Against UMass, Harvard was held under 60 points for the third time this season.

Robert Hinton, the team’s leading scorer at 16.4 points per game, has faced recent challenges, scoring in single digits in three of his past four games. The freshman guard is 17-for-45 from the field over that span.

“It was what we thought it would be — the kind of game it usually has been with our two teams fighting, clawing and scratching,” said Harvard coach Tommy Amaker after the UMass loss.

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Key Matchup: St. John’s Offense vs. Harvard’s Defense

St. John’s will aim to rekindle its offensive rhythm against a Harvard team that has struggled to score consistently. The Red Storm’s aggressive defense, which forced 24 turnovers against Georgia, could play a pivotal role in disrupting Harvard’s flow.

What’s at Stake

St. John’s hopes to put its shooting struggles behind them and solidify its standing as a top contender under Pitino’s leadership. For Harvard, the game represents an opportunity to measure itself against a power conference opponent and gain momentum heading into the remainder of the season.