Marquette vs. St. John's: Predictions and Betting Picks for March 8, 2025
A recap of the upcoming match between Marquette and St. John's, including team performances and betting odds.
The No. 6 St. John’s Red Storm (26-4, 17-2 Big East) end their regular season with a match against the No. 20 Marquette Golden Eagles (22-8, 13-6) this Saturday. St. John’s is on a five-game win streak and has clinched its first Big East title since 1985, following a 71-61 victory over Seton Hall.
Marquette looks to recover from their loss against UConn, which tied them for third in the Big East standings, needing a win and a UConn loss to aid their seeding for the Big East Tournament. The game starts at noon ET at the Fiserv Forum, with Marquette favored by 3.5 points.
Betting Lines:
- Marquette vs. St. John’s spread: Marquette -3.5
- Marquette vs. St. John’s over/under: 144 points
- Moneyline: Marquette -178, St. John’s +148
Key Players:
- Aaron Scott (St. John’s, Guard) - Questionable due to knee issues.
- Kam Jones (Marquette, Guard) - Averaging 18.5 points.
- RJ Luis Jr. (St. John’s, Guard) - Averaging 17.8 points.
- Zuby Ejiofor (St. John’s, Forward) - Averaging 14.0 points.
- Kadary Richmond (St. John’s, Guard) - Adding 12.8 points.
Conclusion: Marquette, despite a tough loss, has much to gain in this matchup. With a strong home record and the potential absence of Scott, they stand a good chance of securing a victory.
