UConn vs St. John’s Prediction 2/7/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a UConn vs St John’s Prediction for this college basketball game on Friday, February 7th, at the Gampel Pavillion. Let’s take a look at a UConn Huskies vs St. John’s Red Storm pick. 

Is UConn Back on Track?

Coming into the season, many believe UConn was a national title contender, and they still might be, but there was a stretch where they had some major issues. Just a couple of Saturdays ago, they lost to Xavier 76-72. Since that point, they have figured it out, though, and won two games in a row. In the last game, they went on the road to Marquette, a place that is very hard to play, and they ended up with a 77-69 victory. At halftime, they were up 42-29, and they ended up holding on. UConn was on fire from the field, shooting 59.5 percent from the field and 63.5 percent from behind the three-point line. Solo Ball had a strong game, putting up 25 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. 

UConn still sits with a 16-6 record overall and they have gone 10-12 against the spread. The over has hit in 12 of the games. UConn is averaging 79.9 points, while their defense is giving up 68.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 54th and that is going to need to be good, but even more impressive, they are going to need the defense to step up. One of the big questions for UConn is injury concerns. Aidan Mahaney is dealing with an injury and is questionable for this game. Liam McNeeley is also dealing with an ankle injury and is questionable for this game. 

St John’s Stays Hot

St John’s looks like a team that could be a problem in March, and they have all kinds of confidence right now. St John’s has won nine games in a row and the last loss came against Creighton all the way back on New Year’s Eve. In the last game against Marquette, St John’s gave up only 64 points and they ended up winning by six points. St John’s scored 40 points in the second half and that was enough for the win. The most impressive part was that they won, shooting only 18.88 percent from behind the three-point line. Kadary Richmond put up 18 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists. 

St John’s currently sits with a 20-3 record overall and they have gone 14-8-1 against the spread. Away from home this season, straight up, they are 4-1. The Red Storm are averaging 78.9 points, while their defense is giving up 65.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 73rd in the league and it’s what they have leaned on all year. They like to get up shots and are averaging 65.43 attempts per game. RJ Luis Jr has been the top player for this team, averaging 17.4 points while shooting 45 percent from the field. 

Why St John’s Will Beat UConn

• St. John’s has won each of its last nine games.
• Connecticut has lost the first half in four of its last five home games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Connecticut’s last four night games against the Big East Conference at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
• Five of St. John’s’ last six games have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.

UConn vs St John’s Prediction

Even if St John’s is fully healthy, I am not all that concerned, St John’s is still the play here. St. John’s has someone new who can step up every night, and they are going to use that balanced attack here to find success. UConn’s defense has shown holes at times, and they are going to really struggle again here. St John’s is averaging 78.9 points per game, and although they might not score that here, they are still going to score enough here to get the job done. Back St John’s against the spread here.