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

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)
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  • St. John’s is a -7.5 point favorite vs Villanova
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • Villanova / St. John’s TV channel: FOX

The Villanova Wildcats visit Madison Square Garden to take on the St. John's Red Storm on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in New York, NY.

St. John's is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Villanova vs. St. John's Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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Villanova vs. St. John's Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Villanova+7.5 -115O 147.5 -115+260
St. John's -7.5 -105U 147.5 -105-325

Villanova vs St. John's Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts St. John's will win this college basketball game with 68.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Villanova 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 55.6% confidence for today’s game.


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Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

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

St. John's has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova had 15.2 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Villanova has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/57 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 75%

Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 75%

St. John's Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has 937 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among Big East Teams

St. John’s has averaged 14.6 offensive rebounds per game (1,360 rebounds/93 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.1

St. John’s has 529 offensive rebounds on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big East Teams

St. John’s has averaged 14.6 offensive rebounds per game (1,360 rebounds/93 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,622 points/1,441 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28

Villanova allowed opponents to shoot 40% (579/1,441) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 45%

Villanova allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (2,086 points/1,820 shots) last season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Villanova has allowed 6.8 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.4

St. John's Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (1,022 points/821 shots) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.31

St. John’s has forced 14.3 turnovers per game (729 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.1

St. John’s forced 15.6 turnovers per game (436 turnovers/28 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3

St. John’s has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (451/1,440) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%


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