Published Mar 4, 10:22pm ET by
Keith McCarthy - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 4, 10:22pm ET
Updated Mar 4, 10:24pm ET
St. John's and Seton Hall clash on Friday for the second time this year. The Red Storm narrowly won the first clash at home, facing an uphill battle on the road in the rematch. Seton Hall needs this win.
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| Seton Hall Pirates | +145 |
| St. John's Red Storm | -170 |
The Red Storm improved to 24-6 on the season after earning their 15th win in the last 16 games. Currently projected to receive a 6-seed in the latest NCAA Tournament Bracketology, St. John's is safely in the field. The Big East regular season title is still up for grabs though, giving them an extra incentive to win this game. To win it, the Red Storm will lean on their stellar defense, which currently ranks in the top-15 among all teams.
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Seton Hall is among the first few teams currently projected to narrowly miss the NCAA Tournament field. A 10-9 record in Big East play has helped to lift up what is an otherwise subpar résumé. The Pirates desperately need to earn a signature win in this game against St. John's, with a loss pushing their at-large chances close to 0. On the other hand, a Quad 1 win over the Red Storm could vault Seton Hall into the spot in the First Four.
In the first matchup between these two teams, St. John's got the edge by 5 points at home. In the rematch on the road, they will face an increased challenge. Not only will Seton Hall benefit from the home-court advantage this time around, but they also have much more to play for than the Red Storm. With their season on the line, expect the Pirates to come out hot and earn the win against a St. John's team with eyes ahead.
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Seton Hall Pirates (+145)
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