St. John’s vs Marquette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Marquette (25-6) is a -8.5 point favorite vs St. John’s (18-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 161.5 points
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The St. John’s Red Storm (18-14) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles (25-6) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in New York.

Marquette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The St. John’s vs. Marquette Over/Under is 161.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
St. John’s+8.5 -110O 161.5 -110+310
Marquette -8.5 -110U 161.5 -110-400

St. John’s vs Marquette Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Marquette will win this game with 65.6% confidence.

St. John’s vs Marquette Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts St. John’s will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both St. John’s and Marquette, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • St. John’s has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games (+8.45 Units / 41% ROI)
  • St. John’s have covered the 1H Spread in 28 of their last 50 games (+6.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 21 away games (+6.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 away games (+5.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • St. John’s has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 away games (+4.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Moneyline in 33 of their last 45 games (+28.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Marquette have covered the Spread in 30 of their last 49 games (+10.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.75 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 39 games (+6.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Marquette has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)

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

St. John’s has gone 14-18 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.8 Units / -16.45% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.3 Units / 8.67% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.7% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.23% ROI

Marquette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Marquette has gone 20-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+7.95 Units / 23.35% ROI).

  • 22-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +18.5 Units / 15.65% ROI
  • 17-14 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 4.69% ROI
  • 14-17 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -13.78% ROI

St. John’s Offensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (301 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

St. John’s has averaged 17.3 assists per game (949 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.2

St. John’s has averaged 77.3 points per game (1,778 points/23 games) this season — 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

St. John’s is shooting 68% from the free throw line (653/967) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

Marquette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (419 assists/ 253 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marquette has averaged 18.2 assists per game (419 assists/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Marquette has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (419 assists/ 253 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1

Marquette has averaged 18.2 assists per game (419 assists/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

St. John’s Defensive Stats & Trends:

St. John’s has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (617 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

St. John’s has averaged 8.8 steals per game (482 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.8

St. John’s has averaged 9.4 steals per game (329 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.2

St. John’s has averaged 8.8 steals per game (482 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Marquette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Marquette has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (535 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Marquette has forced 16.1 turnovers per game (370 turnovers/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.8

Marquette has averaged 9.4 steals per game (216 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Marquette has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (535 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7


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