The Johnnies are a capable team built for these types of games. They get after it on defense and brawl with their opponent at the rim. St. John's ranks 2nd nationally in both potential quick points scored off offensive rebounds and second-chance conversion percentage vs. the average opponent, per Haslametrics. Marquette is 300th in defensive rebounding and 159th in average opponent second-chance conversion percentage.

The Garden will be rocking for this top-10 caliber matchup and I bet St. John's wins in comfortable fashion.