St. John’s vs Marquette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart watches from the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
  • Marquette is a -4.5 point favorite vs St. John’s
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • St. John’s / Marquette TV channel: FOX

The St. John’s Red Storm visit Fiserv Forum to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Milwaukee, WI, WI, USA.

Marquette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The St. John’s vs. Marquette Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
St. John’s+4.5 -110O 144.5 -110+155
Marquette -4.5 -110U 144.5 -110-190

St. John’s vs Marquette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Marquette will win this college basketball game with 53.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

St. John’s vs Marquette Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Marquette will cover the spread with 55.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • St. John’s has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 33 games (+14.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 13 away games (+5.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 away games (+2.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.45 Units / 7% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+1.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 37 games (+8.80 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+4.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+2.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Marquette have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+1.00 Units / 4% ROI)

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

St. John’s has a 16-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.55 Units / 4.68% ROI).

  • 25-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.2 Units / 2.82% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / -14.22% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Under for +1.65 Units / 5.01% ROI

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has a 14-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI).

  • 22-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.1 Units / 1.34% ROI
  • 12-17 when betting the Over for -6.7 Units / -20.3% ROI
  • 17-12 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 11.52% ROI

St. John’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 15.1 offensive rebounds per game (452 rebounds/30 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

St. John’s has 452 offensive rebounds this season — most among Big East Teams

St. John’s has averaged 15.1 offensive rebounds per game (452 rebounds/30 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.9

St. John’s has made 6.0 three-pointers per game this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.0

Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has averaged 4.0 turnovers per game (121 turnovers/30 games) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 5.7

Marquette has averaged 4.0 turnovers per game (121 turnovers/30 games) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 5.7

Marquette has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (270 turnovers/30 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

Marquette has averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (270 turnovers/30 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

St. John’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 9.3 steals per game (280 steals/30 games) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

St. John’s has forced 15.7 turnovers per game (470 turnovers/30 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

St. John’s has averaged 9.3 steals per game (280 steals/30 games) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.5

St. John’s has averaged 9.3 steals per game (280 steals/30 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9

Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette forced 14.8 turnovers per game (517 turnovers/35 games) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Marquette forced 14.8 turnovers per game (517 turnovers/35 games) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Marquette has forced 15.0 turnovers per game (972 turnovers/65 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Marquette has averaged 8.9 steals per game (578 steals/65 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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