St. John’s vs Butler Prediction 1-4-25 College Basketball Picks
Butler (7-7) vs. St. John's (11-3)
January 4, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: St. John's -11.5; Over/Under: +147.5
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The Butler Bulldogs and St. John’s Red Storm meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Carnesecca Arena. Here’s a St. John’s vs Butler Prediction. This article will include a St. John’s vs Butler Pick.
Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Butler Bulldogs lost to UCONN and Villanova, and they play Providence, Creighton, and Seton Hall next. The Butler Bulldogs are averaging 72.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 69.6 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Jahmyl Terlfort is averaging 16.1 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Pierre Brooks II is averaging 14.6 points and 1.6 assists. Patrick McCaffery is the third double-digit scorer and Kolby King is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Butler Bulldogs are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free throw line. The Butler Bulldogs are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm beat Delaware, lost to Creighton, and they play Xavier, Villanova, and Georgetown next. The St. John’s Red Storm are averaging 82.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 41.1 percent shooting. RJ Luis Jr. is averaging 16.3 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Zuby Ejiofor is averaging 14.8 points and 1.1 assists. Deivon Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Kadary Richmond is dishing 4.3 assists. The St. John’s Red Storm are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 67 percent from the free throw line. The St. John’s Red Storm are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.6 rebounds per game.
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- St. John’s has won each of its last 13 games at Carnesecca Arena.
- Butler has lost each of its last six games.
- St. John’s has won the first half in each of its last 12 home games against the Big East Conference.
Why the Butler Bulldogs will win
- Butler has won five of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Butler has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Butler’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Each of St. John’s’ last four home games has produced a total of 150+ points.
St. John’s vs Butler Prediction
The St. John’s Red Storm should be able to take a lot from their loss to Creighton, as they had their chances to win and probably should’ve on the road. Let’s not forget that St. John’s had a double-digit lead in the first half and made a last-minute comeback in the second half. Despite the loss, St. John’s has to be feeling good after the result. St. John’s is a solid team that can score and get timely stops. The Butler Bulldogs are heading in the opposite direction, as they’ve lost six straight games and have dropped to 7-7 ATS on the season. Butler has a defense problem, allowing 71 or more points in six straight games. St. John’s should be licking its chops at this matchup given its ability to score and Butler’s issue to defend.
Also, the team that’s won each of the last seven games between Butler and St. John’s has also covered the number. The favorite has been that team in all seven games. Thick line, but Butler is free-falling. I’ll play the trends in this spot. It’s hard to take the Bulldogs seriously. Give me St. John’s.
