St. John’s vs Butler Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

Butler head coach Thad Matta argues a call from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
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  • Butler (12-15) is a -1.5 point favorite vs St. John’s (13-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • St. John’s / Butler TV channel: CBSSN

The St. John’s Red Storm (13-15) visit Hinkle Fieldhouse to take on the Butler Bulldogs (12-15) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Indianapolis, IN.

Butler is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The St. John’s vs. Butler Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
St. John’s+1.5 -110O 152.5 -110+105
Butler -1.5 -110U 152.5 -110-125

St. John’s vs Butler Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Butler will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

St. John’s vs Butler Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts St. John’s will cover the spread with 56.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 31 games (+20.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 31 games (+11.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+5.60 Units / 34% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 29 games (+5.35 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+2.85 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Butler have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 17 games at home (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)

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

St. John’s has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.45 Units / -11.22% ROI).

  • 13-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units / -2.14% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -0.97% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -7.52% ROI

Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Butler has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 14-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.35 Units / 7.9% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.34% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -7.77% ROI

St. John’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 15.0 offensive rebounds per game (344 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0

St. John’s has averaged 15.0 offensive rebounds per game (344 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

St. John’s has averaged 14.1 offensive rebounds per game (787 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.7

St. John’s has averaged 14.1 offensive rebounds per game (787 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:

Butler has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Butler has 15.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.8

Butler is shooting 79% from the free throw line (332/422) this season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Butler has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (245 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.5

St. John’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 6.7 steals per game (154 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3

St. John’s has 426 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Big East Teams

St. John’s has averaged 7.6 steals per game (426 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.6

St. John’s has averaged 8.1 steals per game (268 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:

Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (185/596) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%

Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (156/494) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

Butler has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,889 points/3,364 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Butler has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,715 points/1,490 shots) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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