St. John’s vs Butler Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 6

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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  • St. John’s is a -4.5 point favorite vs Butler
  • Total (Over/Under): 162.5 points
  • St. John’s / Butler TV channel: PEAC

The St. John’s Red Storm visit Hinkle Fieldhouse to take on the Butler Bulldogs on Jan. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Indianapolis, IN.

St. John’s is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The St. John’s vs. Butler Over/Under is 162.5 total points.

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

St. John’s vs Butler Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts St. John’s will win this college basketball game with 53.5% 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 Butler will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 35 games (+10.80 Units / 2% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 12 away games (+9.80 Units / 71% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 35 games (+7.60 Units / 0% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+4.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 35 games (+13.65 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games (+10.90 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.60 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Butler have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.95 Units / 9% ROI)

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

St. John’s has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.1 Units / -0.36% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI

Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Butler has a 9-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.45 Units / 0.33% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI

St. John’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (91/299) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33%

St. John’s has forced 13.9 turnovers per game (820 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2

St. John’s has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (354/1,159) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33%

St. John’s has forced 14.8 turnovers per game (549 turnovers/37 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2

Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:

Butler has scored 1,275 points this season — most among Big East Teams

Butler has averaged 14.8 offensive rebounds per game (222 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

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

Butler has 222 offensive rebounds this season — most among Big East Teams

St. John’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (91/299) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33%

St. John’s has forced 13.9 turnovers per game (820 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2

St. John’s has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (354/1,159) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33%

St. John’s has forced 14.8 turnovers per game (549 turnovers/37 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.2

Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:

Butler has scored 1,275 points this season — most among Big East Teams

Butler has averaged 14.8 offensive rebounds per game (222 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

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

Butler has 222 offensive rebounds this season — most among Big East Teams


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