Sean's 10* CBB BIG EAST GAME OF THE MONTH!
- Handicapper
- Sean Murphy
- League
- NCAAB
- Competition
- St. Johns vs Providence
- Time
- 12/20/2024 08:00 PM
- Bet Type
- Point Spread
- Pick
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Providence +6.5 (-110)
(BetMGM)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- Big East Game of the Month. My selection is on Providence plus the points over St. John's at 8 pm ET on Friday.
St. John's enters this matchup on a roll, having notched four consecutive wins, including three straight covers against the spread. However, all those victories came on their home court, where they have been particularly comfortable this season. Now, the Red Storm face a tougher test on the road against a Providence team that is eager to bounce back following a disappointing neutral-court loss to St. Bonaventure last Saturday.
Providence has already demonstrated its strength at home, highlighted by a commanding 83-64 win over BYU as 4.5-point underdogs in their last outing on their own floor. The Friars' home-court advantage should not be overlooked, as they have consistently performed well in front of their home crowd.
The Red Storm's recent success could lead to a slightly inflated point spread, creating value on the underdog Friars in this spot. Look for Providence to rise to the occasion and keep this game close, with a strong chance of pulling off the outright upset.
Take Providence. Projected score: Providence 72, St. John's 70.