St. John’s Red Storm (21-3) vs. Villanova Wildcats (14-1)
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Villanova Wildcats February 12 2025 – As we approach the peak of the college basketball season, a crucial Big East battle is on the way, where the St John’s Red Storm will be battling the Villanova Wildcats. This game is not just between two top teams in the conference but also showcases a battle of two opposites based on their recent form and historical head-to-head record. St John’s is looking good with their eye-popping record of 21-3 while they take on Villanova who has a strong record of their own, sitting at 14-1.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Villanova Wildcats February 12, 2025 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, February 12 at 6:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Finneran Pavilion |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Villanova Wildcats Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| St. John’s | -150 | -2 (-110) | Over 137 (-110) |
| Villanova | +125 | +2 (-110) | Under 137 (-110) |
Due to their season record, St. John’s is slightly favored in the betting lines. The Red Storm is projected as the 2-point favorites which shows their strong offensive capabilities and overall performance. Both teams have shown tendencies to restrict the total points, which is predicted to be 137. This shows the likelihood of a close-scoring game with strong defense from both sides.
RJ Luis Jr. (Guard) vs. Eric Dixon (Forward)
RJ Luis Jr., an impressive point guard from St. John’s, has averaged 17.6 points per game with 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists so far and is impressing on all fronts this season. Alhtough he shoots only 26.4% from three, his agility and speed make him an invaluable asset to the Red Storm, especially during critical moments in the game.
On the other hand, Villanova’s forward Eric DIxon has been dominating the scoreboard with an avg. of 23.8 points per game along with a much better overall shooting percentage of 47.4% and 44.1% from beyond the arc. The St. John’s defense faces a problem with Dixon’s ability to have/post up plays combined with his excellent perimeter shooting.
St. John’s Power Surge: A Closer Look at Recent Performances
St. John’s has achieved an impressive average of 78.5 points per game, showcasing their skill on offense. In their latest fixtures against UConn and Marquette, they clinched victories with scores of 68-62 and 70-64 respectively, proving their capacity to finish games strongly. Also, St. John’s forte in offensive rebounding (14.4 per game) may be very advantageous for them as it gives them additional chances to score.
Villanova’s Home Court Advantage: Analyzing the Wildcats’ Fortitude
In contrast, Villanova boasts the best overall record in the Big East and has won their last two games, including an 80-68 triumph over Xavier, showcasing their balanced scoring ability in addition to their strong defense. With superior three-point shooting, spearheaded by Dixon, St. John’s will most likely get in trouble more often when their defense is extended beyond the arc.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Trends
St. John’s are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. John’s’ last 7 games.
St. John’s are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games.
St. John’s are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games against Villanova.
St. John’s are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games against Villanova.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Trends
Villanova are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Villanova’s last 14 games against St. John’s.
Villanova are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games at home.
Villanova are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against St. John’s.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Villanova’s last 20 games against an opponent in the Big East conference.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Villanova Wildcats Betting Previews
Due to the solid defenses put forth by both teams, as well as their recent scoring trends, it may be wise to bet on the total points going under. Villanova may be the underdogs here but due to their excellent history at home and their historical head-to-head advantage, taking them with the points could be valuable.
It is expected that with the close nature of their previous results and the importance of players like Luis Jr. and Dixon, this will be a nail-biter. Given that both teams have demonstrated strong defensive records, this could turn out to be an under game which makes the line a very attractive wager.
Score Prediction: St. John’s 67, Villanova 65
