St. John's-Georgetown: NCAA Basketball Betting Picks, March 10, 2009

Free NCAA Betting Pick: St John’s +6.0 (-110)

Tue. March 10, 2009, 2:20p—Courtesy of LT Profits

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The St. John's Red Storm exceeded expectations in the Big East this season while the Georgetown Hoyas underperformed badly, and we look for both of those trends to continue today.

The Red Storm finished at 15-16 overall and 6-12 in the conference, and while that may not seem like much, consider that they were picked to finish near the bottom of the conference before the season, when a nearly .500 season overall would have been considered a surprise.

More importantly, the Johnnies beat Georgetown 59-56 in overtime at Carnesecca Arena just last week, and they ended the regular season on a 5-2 run against the spread. They now get to face the Hoyas in their second home at Madison Square Garden, and the last time the Red Storm played here, they came within seven points of upsetting Duke.

Georgetown was nationally ranked at the start of the year, but they were one of the biggest disappointments in the entire country at 16-13, and they may not have many supporters left after going a money-burning 8-16-1 ATS. In fact, after upsetting Connecticut in their Big East opener back on Dec. 29, the Hoyas went a horrendous 3-14 ATS over the rest of their conference schedule.

We do not expect Georgetown to suddenly rise up now in a virtual road game, so do not be shocked if they lose this game outright to seal their NIT fate.

College Basketball Free Pick: St. John's +6 (-110)