St. John’s vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 20

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope gives instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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  • St. John’s is a -1.5 point favorite vs Kentucky
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • St. John’s / Kentucky TV channel: CBS

The St. John's Red Storm visit State Farm Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 12:30pm EST in Atlanta, GA.

St. John's is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The St. John's vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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St. John's vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
St. John's-1.5 -115O 157.5 -110-135
Kentucky +1.5 -105U 157.5 -110110

St. John's vs Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts St. John's will win this college basketball game with 63.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

St. John's vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts St. John's will cover the spread with 53.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • St. John’s has hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 35 games (+19.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+4.15 Units / 10% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+3.00 Units / 1% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.50 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.92 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 games (+1.45 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 36 games (+0.30 Units / 1% ROI)

St. John's Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

St. John's has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 0.1% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI

Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kentucky has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -0.06% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

St. John's Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (201 assists/ 107 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Kentucky had a TS% of 53% last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (80/280) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 36% (126/345) in the first half this season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 40%

St. John's Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (201 assists/ 107 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Kentucky had a TS% of 53% last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Kentucky averaged 28.2 defensive rebounds per game (847 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (80/280) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 36% (126/345) in the first half this season — 2nd best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 40%


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