DePaul vs St. John’s Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks Today
St. John's (22-4) vs. DePaul (11-15)
February 19, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: DePaul +12.5; Over/Under: 143.5
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The St. John’s Red Storm and DePaul Blue Demons meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Wintrust Arena. Here’s a DePaul vs St. John’s Prediction. This article will include a DePaul vs St. John’s Pick.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm beat Creighton, lost to Villanova, and they play UCONN, Butler, and Seton Hall next. The St. John’s Red Storm are averaging 78.2 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 65.7 points on 40 percent shooting. RJ Luis Jr. is averaging 17.6 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Zuby Ejiofor is averaging 13.9 points and 1.3 assists. Kadary Richmond is the third double-digit scorer and Deivon Smith is dishing 4 assists. The St. John’s Red Storm are shooting 29.3 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free throw line. The St. John’s Red Storm are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.2 rebounds per game.
DePaul Blue Demons Betting Preview
The DePaul Blue Demons lost to Marquette and Xavier, and they play Butler, Creighton, and Providence next. The DePaul Blue Demons are averaging 72.8 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 73.2 points on 45 percent shooting. CJ Gunn is averaging 12.3 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Jacob Meyer is averaging 10.9 points and 3.2 rebounds. Isaiah Rivera is dishing 1.3 assists and NJ Benson is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The DePaul Blue Demons are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free throw line. The DePaul Blue Demons are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Why the DePaul Blue Demons will win
- The home team has won five of DePaul’s last six games.
- The home team has won the first half in seven of the last eight games between St. John’s and DePaul.
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- DePaul has lost each of its last 19 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- St. John’s has won each of its last nine night games following a home win.
- St. John’s has won the first half in six of its last seven night games against DePaul.
Total Points Facts
- Each of DePaul’s last nine home games against St. John’s have produced a total of 145+ points.
- Three of St. John’s’ last four road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.
DePaul vs St. John’s Injury Report
NJ Benson is questionable for DePaul with a hand injury. St. John’s will continue to be without Brady Dunlap due to an abdominal injury.
DePaul vs St. John’s Prediction
I considered DePaul and the points at home where it’s seen 10 of its 11 wins this season come, but I just couldn’t get there. St. John’s has been one of the more balanced and consistent teams in the country and is a profitable 15-10-1 ATS on the season. St. John’s beat DePaul by 28 points back in December, and has won eight of the last 10 games against the Blue Demons. The favorite is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 games between DePaul and St. Johns. DePaul’s inability to string together stops is likely going to be the downfall in this spot. Give me St. John’s in another comfortable win over DePaul.
