Who's Playing

St. John's @ Providence

Current Records: St. John's 9-3; Providence 13-2

What to Know

The #16 Providence Friars lost both of their matches to the St. John's Red Storm last season on scores of 81-92 and 67-81, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. The Friars and St. John's will face off in a Big East battle at noon ET Saturday at Dunkin' Donuts Center. Providence is out to keep their nine-game home win streak alive.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 88-56, which was the final score in Providence's tilt against the Marquette Golden Eagles on Tuesday. Center Nate Watson had a pretty forgettable game, playing for 29 minutes but putting up just eight points on 4-for-11 shooting.

Meanwhile, St. John's didn't have too much breathing room in their game with the DePaul Blue Demons on Wednesday, but they still walked away with an 89-84 win. It was another big night for St. John's' guard Julian Champagnie, who posted a double-double on 34 points and 16 boards in addition to three blocks.

Providence is the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Tuesday might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

The Friars are now 13-2 while the Red Storm sit at 9-3. A pair of stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Providence comes into the contest boasting the 24th fewest steals given up per game in college basketball at 5.2. But St. John's ranks 14th in college basketball when it comes to steals per game, with ten on average. Ball control might end up being a major factor in this one.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Dunkin' Donuts Center -- Providence, Rhode Island
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $17.94

Odds

The Friars are a 3.5-point favorite against the Red Storm, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Friars as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Providence have won eight out of their last 12 games against St. John's.

  • Mar 03, 2021 - St. John's 81 vs. Providence 67
  • Feb 06, 2021 - St. John's 92 vs. Providence 81
  • Feb 12, 2020 - St. John's 80 vs. Providence 69
  • Jan 15, 2020 - Providence 63 vs. St. John's 58
  • Feb 20, 2019 - Providence 78 vs. St. John's 59
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Providence 70 vs. St. John's 56
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Providence 61 vs. St. John's 57
  • Dec 28, 2017 - Providence 94 vs. St. John's 72
  • Mar 04, 2017 - Providence 86 vs. St. John's 75
  • Jan 25, 2017 - St. John's 91 vs. Providence 86
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Providence 90 vs. St. John's 76
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Providence 83 vs. St. John's 65

Injury Report for Providence

  • A.J. Reeves: Game-Time Decision (Finger)
  • Rafael Castro: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for St. John's

  • Tareq Coburn: Game-Time Decision (Back)
  • Rafael Pinzon: Out (Illness)