Seton Hall Vs St John's Basketball Prediction
The Seton Hall Pirates will take on the St John's Red Storm on Saturday, February 6th, 2021 at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York. Both teams are currently in the Big East conference and have had their ups and downs throughout the season. The Seton Hall Pirates are currently sitting at 9-8 and the St John's Red Storm are sitting at 7-7. Both teams are looking to get a much-needed win to boost their conference standing and secure a spot in the upcoming NCAA tournament.
Seton Hall Pirates
The Seton Hall Pirates have had an up and down season thus far, with some impressive wins and some disappointing losses. The Pirates are led by senior guard Sandro Mamukelashvili, who is averaging 16.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Mamukelashvili has been a force for the Pirates all season and will need to continue his strong play if they hope to come out on top against St John's. Junior guard Jared Rhoden has also been a key contributor for Seton Hall, averaging 14.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
One of the biggest issues facing the Seton Hall Pirates this season has been their inconsistency on the defensive end of the floor. The Pirates are allowing 73.6 points per game, which ranks 246th in the nation. If they hope to win against St John's, they will need to tighten up their defense and limit the Red Storm's scoring opportunities.
St John's Red Storm
The St John's Red Storm have also had an up and down season, with some impressive wins and some disappointing losses. The Red Storm are led by junior guard Julian Champagnie, who is averaging 19.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Champagnie has been a standout for St John's all season and will need to continue his strong play if they hope to come out on top against Seton Hall. Senior guard Rasheem Dunn has also been a key contributor for the Red Storm, averaging 10.8 points and 3.3 assists per game.
One of the biggest issues facing the St John's Red Storm this season has been their shooting. The Red Storm are shooting just 42.7% from the field, which ranks 246th in the nation. If they hope to win against Seton Hall, they will need to improve their shooting and make the most of their scoring opportunities.
Prediction
Both Seton Hall and St John's will be looking for a much-needed win in this game, as both teams are currently fighting for a spot in the upcoming NCAA tournament. While the Seton Hall Pirates have had their ups and downs this season, they have been more consistent than the St John's Red Storm. Additionally, Seton Hall has a more experienced and well-rounded team, with several key players who can contribute on both ends of the floor. For these reasons, we predict that Seton Hall will come out on top in this game, with a final score of 75-70.