As Valentine's Day approaches, Providence is looking for a love letter from the NCAA tournament selection committee, but their current resume is lacking in quality wins. With a 1-7 record in Quad 1 games, the Friars desperately need to knock off a top opponent like St. John's to boost their tournament chances. The Red Storm, on the other hand, is cruising with an 11-1 conference record and a strong 4-4 mark in Quad 1 games, solidifying their position as a projected top-4 seed.
St. John's Has Dominated Quad 2 Opponents
Key Matchups
CHD Scout Prediction
St. John's
87
Providence
80
According to the CHD Scout prediction, St. John's is favored to win by 6.6 points, with Providence having just a 28.4% chance of pulling off the upset. While the Friars have shown some recent spark, winning two of their last three games, they'll need to bring their A-game to take down the Red Storm. St. John's, meanwhile, is riding a three-game win streak and boasts an impressive 6-0 record in Quad 2 games.