COLGATE RAIDERS @ STJOHN

Carnesecca has been a formidable home court

Ranked No. 13, St. John’s opens its season at home at Carnesecca Arena, where the official preview says it has won 20 straight under Rick Pitino by an average margin of 24.1 points.

Ellis has been efficient running the offense

Quinn Ellis has recorded 18 assists and two turnovers through St. John’s first two games.

Alekseyenko brings a perimeter threat from the frontcourt

Andrew Alekseyenko is averaging 22.5 points and 12.5 rebounds and has made 7 of 11 three-point attempts.

Colgate faces a difficult series history

This is the ninth meeting, and St. John’s has won the last five, including the most recent matchup in 2021.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Colgate +28.5

A lean toward the Raiders with the sizable cushion after their three-point loss at Drexel; check the number because it can vary by book.

Under 156.5 points

A cautious under lean at 156.5 because St. John’s could build a comfortable lead and the game could slow late; early-season scoring has varied, so it is not a high-confidence play.