St. John’s Red Storm (17-3, 8-1 Big East) faces Georgetown Hoyas (13-7, 4-5) in an exciting college basketball matchup on Tuesday at Capital One Arena. The game tips off at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The St. John’s team has won six straight games following their overtime victory over Xavier Muskateers last week. G Kadary Richmond led the charge with 19 points, and four of the five starters scored at least 16 points.
Georgetown, meanwhile, has struggled in its recent games, dropping five of its last six contests after a loss to Providence on Saturday and failing to cover as a 1-point road favorite. G Micah Peavy contributed with a game-high 27 points, while F Thomas Sorber added a double-double (25 points, 15 rebounds).
In terms of betting lines, St. John’s is favored at -175 to win, offering a potential $100 profit for every $175 bet. The UNDER is currently favored at -115 with a total of 140.5 expected.
Prediction:
St. John’s 72, Georgetown 65
Moneyline: PASS (No value)
Against the spread: St. John’s covers as -3.5 at -115 odds.
The Hoyas have failed to cover in three of their last five games, including back-to-back contests on their home court.
Over/Under: The UNDER is expected to be favored with a -115 line.
St. John’s has held opponents to under 68 points in three of its last four games and has hit the UNDER twice in its last three contests. The Hoyas have also shown consistent UNDER performance, scoring 68 or fewer points in eight of their last nine games.
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Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/2025/01/28/st-johns-at-georgetown-odds-picks-and-predictions-2