After a humiliating loss to Seton Hall at home, where they blew a 19-point lead, the St. Johns Red Storm are on a 5-game win streak, thanks to Rick Pitino's leadership. Pitino has an excellent track record when seeking double same-season revenge and has proven to be outstanding in the postseason. St. Johns faced a more challenging non-conference schedule than their opponent (No. 148 vs. No. 241) and will play at Madison Square Garden, which has a home-court advantage of 3.9 points. I like the Red Storm in this spot!

Seton Hall won both regular-season meetings. But Rick Pitino missed the first one and everyone remembers the second one, the Red Storm blowing a 19-point lead and Pitino erupting afterward with harsh criticism of his players. That was a turning point for St. John's, which has won five straight since while averaging 88.4 points. In what should be a great atmosphere at the Garden, look for St. John's to keep rolling and cover.