St. John’s vs Syracuse Prediction
I’m staying with St. John’s here. The Red Storm have won all three games so far, but to be fair they haven’t really played anyone of consequence just yet. St. John’s is coming off a 31-point blowout win over Colgate, shooting 48 percent from the field and 40 percent (12-of-30) from outside. The Storm added a 39-34 rebounding advantage in that one and gave up just 38 percent shooting on defense. That makes 78 or more points in all three games so far for St. John’s, who will be facing their toughest matchup of the young season in this one.
As for Syracuse, they had a couple of wins over new Haven and Central Connecticut in their first two outings, then took a tough three-point loss against Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. In that one the Orange shot well on 51 percent from the field, 42 percent (8-of-19) from outside and 80 percent (16-of-20) at the line. Syracuse did get outmuscled on the boards 37-28 however, and took some damage from the Hoosiers’ great foul shooting (22-of-26 for 85 percent). The good news for the Orange is that they’re scoring well this year with 74 or more points in all three games and a combined 182 in the last pair. St. John’s may have to get it moving on offense quickly in this one.
Game Info, Stats and Previews
The Syracuse Orange and the St. John’s Red Storm meet Sunday in college basketball action from Madison Square Garden in New York. Here’s a collection of relevant information and reasoning for a sound St. John’s vs Syracuse prediction. We have looked at this information from a betting perspective and attempted to determine the best St. John’s vs Syracuse pick.
Syracuse Orange Betting Preview
Out of their three games so far this year, the Orange have been able to win two. Syracuse opened things up against visiting New Haven at JMA Wireless Dome on November 2. In that one the Orange powered out a 74-58 win. Syracuse shot a tepid 39 percent from the field but also had a 40-34 rebounding edge and just five turnovers. As for game two, that one was another win. This time it was a blowout versus Central Connecticut 102-49. The Orange shot much better this time (64 percent) alongside a 45-20 rebounding edge and only eight turnovers.
Game three against Indiana was Syracuse’s toughest challenge of the year at that point, and the Orange walked away with their first loss 83-80. Syracuse was led by Ryan Moesch, who came off the bench for 19 points and six assists in 26 minutes of work. Kiyan Anthony added 16 points and three assists as well.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview
Over on the St. John’s side, they’ve been able to notch wins in all three of their games so far. First came a 78-63 win over Monmouth. The Storm shot 42 percent from the field and 80 percent (20-of-25) at the line alongside a 40-31 rebounding advantage in the victory. St. John’s took out Iona in blowout fashion during game two 104-65. The Storm shot 55 percent from the field there with 46 percent (13-of-28) from outside. St. John’s took great care of the ball with just four turnovers and had a 38-28 edge on the boards during the victory.
Matched up against Colgate for game three, the Storm took another win 90-59. Both Keyshawn Hall and Ian Jackson put up a team-high 17 points in the victory.
Syracuse Orange @ St. John’s Red Storm Betting Trends: November 15, 2026
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- St. John’s has won each of its last 25 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Syracuse has lost eight of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
- St. John’s has won the first half in each of its last 16 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Syracuse has won nine of its last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Syracuse has won the first half in each of its last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents.