Butler vs St. John’s Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 13

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wagner Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
(AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
  • St. John’s is a -13.5 point favorite vs Butler
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Butler / St. John’s TV channel: PEAC

The Butler Bulldogs visit Madison Square Garden to take on the St. John’s Red Storm on Mar. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT in New York, NY, USA.

St. John’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-102).

The Butler vs. St. John’s Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Butler vs. St. John’s Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Butler+13.5 -118O 145.5 -110+675
St. John’s -13.5 -102U 145.5 -110-1100

Butler vs St. John’s Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts St. John’s will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Butler vs St. John’s Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts St. John’s will cover the spread with 54.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 34 games (+12.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.03 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 games (+2.10 Units / 3% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 33 games (+14.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.98 Units / 3% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 33 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)

Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Butler has a 15-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.45 Units / -7% ROI).

  • 14-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -25.65 Units / -19.33% ROI
  • 19-12 when betting the Over for +5.8 Units / 16.48% ROI
  • 12-19 when betting the Under for -8.9 Units / -25.28% ROI

St. John’s Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

St. John’s has a 17-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.55 Units / 7.46% ROI).

  • 26-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.9 Units / 3.17% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -10.83% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Under for +0.55 Units / 1.62% ROI

Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:

Butler shot 38% from three (132/348) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

Butler has averaged 1.26 points per shot (1,114 points/884 shots) in the first half this season — tied for best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.19

Butler had a TS% of 50% last season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Butler had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (466 assists/ 324 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

St. John’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (896 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.9

St. John’s has 473 offensive rebounds this season — most among Big East Teams

St. John’s has averaged 15.3 offensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/31 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

St. John’s has averaged 15.3 offensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/31 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.9

Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:

Butler has forced 7.2 turnovers per game (180 turnovers/25 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

Butler has forced 7.5 turnovers per game (234 turnovers/31 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Butler has averaged 3.8 steals per game (119 steals/31 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9

Butler has allowed 36.3 points per game (1,124 points/31 games) in the first half this season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 32.9

St. John’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 9.3 steals per game (288 steals/31 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9

St. John’s has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (812 rebounds/31 games) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

St. John’s has forced 15.8 turnovers per game (380 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4

St. John’s has averaged 7.8 steals per game (204 steals/26 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.1


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