St. John’s vs Marquette Prediction 3/14/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Marquette (23-9) vs. St. John's (28-4)
March 14, 2025 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: St. John's -4.5; Over/Under: 141.5
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The Marquette Golden Eagles and St. John’s Red Storm meet Friday in the college basketball Big East Semifinal at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a St. John’s vs Marquette Prediction. This article will include a St. John’s vs Marquette Pick.
Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Marquette Golden Eagles recently played UCONN, Georgetown, and Xavier. Marquette has played .500 ball over its last 12 games.
The Marquette Golden Eagles are averaging 77 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.6 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Kam Jones is averaging 18.9 points and 4.5 rebounds, while David Joplin is averaging 13.9 points and 5.4 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and Chase Ross is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Marquette Golden Eagles are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 72.4 percent from the free throw line. The Marquette Golden Eagles are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm recently beat Seton Hall, Butler, and UCONN. St. John’s has won sevens straight games and has lost once since January 4.
The St. John’s Red Storm are averaging 78.6 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 66.3 points on 40.2 percent shooting. RJ Luis Jr. is averaging 18.1 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Zuby Ejiofor is averaging 14.1 points and 1.5 assists. Kadary Richmond is the third double-digit scorer and Deivon Smith is dishing 4.1 assists. The St. John’s Red Storm are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.8 percent from the free throw line. The St. John’s Red Storm are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- St. John’s has won each of its last 15 home games.
- Marquette has lost six of its last seven games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- St. John’s has won the first half in each of its last seven games against the Big East Conference.
Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win
- St. John’s has lost nine of its last 10 night games against AP-ranked opponents at Madison Square Garden.
- Marquette has won six of its last seven Conference Tournament games.
- St. John’s has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against AP-ranked opponents at Madison Square Garden.
Matchup/League Facts
- St. John’s ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (65.3).
- St. John’s ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (40.8).
- Marquette ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.2).
- Marquette ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.6%).
St. John’s vs Marquette Injury Report
St. John’s will be without Jaiden Glover and Brady Dunlap. Marquette will be without Sean Jones and Al Amadou.
St. John’s vs Marquette Prediction
Marquette in the underdog role is attractive because the talent is there. The problem is Marquette has had issues playing up in competition this season and that includes losing twice to St. John’s this season. St. John’s just beat Marquette a week ago in overtime on the road as 4.5-point underdogs. You can make a case for a revenge spot, but I just trust St. John’s more, especially in a spot where this is pretty much a home game. S
t. John’s has been the more consistent team in the Big East all year and is a profitable 20-11-1 ATS on the season. Marquette has more showing and proving to do in my eyes, as I’m just not a believer in big spots. Give me St. John’s.
