In this article, we will formulate a St. John’s vs Butler Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 6th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Butler Bulldogs Preview
Butler Bulldogs have a 10-5 record this season and are tied for 8th place in the Big East Conference. They have a 7-2 home record and are coming off an 85-67 home loss against Villanova. Their previous three games were an 89-85 away loss against Creighton, a 101-52 home win against NJIT and a 61-58 home win against Northwestern.
Offensively, Butler averages 85 points per game, while allowing 74.9 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 46% from the field and grab 41.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.9 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 7.3 steals per game defensively.
Michael Ajayi leads Butler in scoring, with an average of 16.3 points per game, while shooting with 46.7% from the field and 63.6% from the free throw line. Michael Ajayi is also the team’s leading rebounder with 12.3 per game, while Michael Ajayi also leads the team with 3.1 assists per game.
St. John’s Red Storm Preview
St. John’s Red Storm have a 9-5 record this season and are in 5th place in the Big East Conference. They have a 1-0 away record and are coming off a 77-71 home loss against Providence. Their previous three games were a 95-83 away win against Georgetown, an 85-59 home win against Harvard and a 78-66 home loss against Kentucky.
Offensively, St. John’s averages 85.4 points per game, while allowing 72.9 points per game defensively. The Red Storm shoot with 46% from the field and grab 39.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16 assists per game. They average 5.9 blocks per game and 8.4 steals per game defensively.
Zuby Ejiofor leads St. John’s in scoring, with an average of 15.9 points per game, while shooting with 52.4% from the field and 70.9% from the free throw line. Zuby Ejiofor is also the team’s leading rebounder with 7.9 per game, while Zuby Ejiofor also leads the team with 3 assists per game.
St. John’s Red Storm @ Butler Bulldogs Betting Trends: January 6, 2026
Why the Butler Bulldogs will win
- The home team has won 16 of the last 20 games between St. John’s and Butler.
- Butler has won the first half in five of its last six night games at Hinkle Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- St. John’s has won each of its last 12 night games.
- Butler has lost each of its last eight Tuesday games against Conference opponents.
- St. John’s has won the first half in each of its last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last 18 games between St. John’s and Butler have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Each of St. John’s’ last eight games at Hinkle Fieldhouse have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Butler ranks T361st among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (5.0).
- Butler ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (65.3).
- St. John’s ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (20.9).
- St. John’s ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (28.4).
St. John’s vs Butler Prediction
In this St. John’s vs Butler Prediction, St. John’s is coming as -3.5 road favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records and have exactly 5 defeats each, and Butler has been very strong at home, while St. John’s has won its only road game so far. Both teams have been terrible against the spread lately, as they both are 2-6 ATS and 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been excellent offensively so far, scoring 170.4 points per game combined, so I expect a high-scoring affair today. Take the over 162 points.