Preview: Butler Faces St. John's in Key College Basketball Clash
Butler and St. John's are set for an exciting matchup as both teams vie for a crucial win in the Big East Conference this January.
Butler vs. St. John’s: A Key College Basketball Matchup
The Butler Bulldogs are aiming for their fourth consecutive victory against the 25th-ranked St. John’s Red Storm this Wednesday night in what promises to be an essential Big East clash.
Butler comes off an impressive 87-76 victory over Marquette, while St. John’s secured an 88-83 win against Xavier.
- Date & Time: January 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York
- Current Odds: St. John’s is favored by 12.5 points, with an over/under set at 160.5 points.
Betting Insights
Before placing bets on this matchup, it’s crucial to check SportsLine’s college basketball predictions.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every college basketball game 10,000 times and is currently on an impressive run. It is important to note that this matchup has historically trended towards lower scores, with the Under hitting in eight of the last ten meetings.
Player Projections
The model indicates Butler may have three players scoring over ten points, with Finley Bizjack expected to lead with 16.3 points. On the other hand, St. John’s is projected to have five players scoring an average of 10.4 points each, led by Zuby Ejiofor with 17.6 points.
For betting success and updated insights, check out the predictions on SportsLine.
