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Game time: January 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Madison Square Garden — New York, NY

Article updated Jan 21, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Xavier Musketeers will face off against the St. John's Red Storm in an upcoming Big East matchup. The game is set for Wednesday night at 7:00 pm EST. St. John's, with a

Game outlook

The Xavier Musketeers will face off against the St. John's Red Storm in an upcoming Big East matchup. The game is set for Wednesday night at 7:00 pm EST. St. John's, with a record of 16-3, is the betting favorite with a -7.5 point spread that has remained unchanged. Check out our prediction for the Xavier vs. St. John's game and stay tuned for more updates.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Musketeers +235 | Red Storm -295

Spread: Musketeers +7.5 (-110) | Red Storm -7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Johns will win straight-up is 75%.

Xavier Musketeers

The Xavier Musketeers secured a significant victory against 7th-ranked Marquette, winning 59-57 on the road. Despite a late Marquette rally, the Musketeers maintained their lead to secure the win, their first over a top-ten team since defeating 2nd-ranked UConn two seasons ago. Head coach Sean Miller expressed optimism about the team's progress. Leading the way was Zach Freemantle with a double-double, followed by Dailyn Swain and Marcus Foster. The Musketeers shot 40 percent from the field and forced 13 turnovers from Marquette. With a current record of 12-7, the Musketeers are on a three-game winning streak, improving to 4-4 in the Big East. Xavier ranks fifth in field goal shooting and second in 3-point shooting in the conference. Key injuries include G Trey Green and F Lassina Traore being out. The Musketeers are ranked 97 in offense and 118 in defense, with notable shooting percentages and defensive stats. Overall, Xavier has shown strength in offensive efficiency and defensive prowess this season.

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St. Johns Red Storm Analysis

The St. John's Red Storm secured their 16th win of the season with a commanding 79-51 road victory over Seton Hall, propelling them to the top of the Big East standings. Head coach Rick Pitino credited the team's strong defense and focus on the next game for their success. The Red Storm's dominant performance held Seton Hall to just 26 percent shooting and 20 percent from 3-point range, with standout performances from RJ Luis Jr., Zuby Ejiofor, and Aaron Scott. Former Seton Hall star Kadary Richmond also shined with 12 points, six assists, five rebounds, and two steals against his former team. The team's second-ranked offense and top-ranked defense in the Big East showcase their strength as they continue to excel under Pitino's leadership. Key injuries include G Deivon Smith being questionable and F Brady Dunlap being out. Additionally, the Red Storm have a power ranking of 51 and impressive offensive and defensive statistics. The team's solid performance on both ends of the court positions them as a force to be reckoned with in the Big East conference.

St. John's Dominant Performance Sets Them Up as Favorites Against Xavier

St. John's current five-game winning streak and impressive record of 11 wins in 12 games make them a formidable opponent. Despite Xavier's recent three-game winning streak, they are not likely to match St. John's performance on offense or defense. St. John's main weakness so far has been their three-point shooting, but they may still find success against Xavier, who ranks 7th in the conference in defending against three-point shots. St. John's excels in scoring, scoring defense, and scoring margin in the Big East, and has a perfect 12-0 record at home this season. Additionally, they have a strong track record of covering spreads at home. Based on these factors, it is recommended to choose St. John's as the favorite in this matchup against Xavier.

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SportsJaw Musketeers vs Red Storm archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Musketeers vs Red Storm matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Xavier Musketeers+235 → +255Moved
  • Moneyline · St. Johns Red Storm-295 → -310Moved
  • Spread · Xavier Musketeers+7.5 (-110) → +7 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · St. Johns Red Storm-7.5 (-110) → -7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over148.5 (-110) → 148 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148.5 (-110) → 148 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Xavier Musketeers
15-18 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
St. Johns Red Storm
30-7 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-22T03:15:52.772Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Xavier Musketeers secured a significant victory against 7th-ranked Marquette, winning 59-57 on the road. Despite a late Marquette rally, the Musketeers maintained their lead to secure the win, their first over a top-ten team since defeating 2nd-ranked UConn two seasons ago. Head coach Sean Miller expressed optimism about the team's progress. Leading the way was Zach Freemantle with a double-double, followed by Dailyn Swain and Marcus Foster. The Musketeers shot 40 percent from the field and forced 13 turnovers from Marquette. With a current record of 12-7, the Musketeers are on a three-game winning streak, improving to 4-4 in the Big East. Xavier ranks fifth in field goal shooting and second in 3-point shooting in the conference. Key injuries include G Trey Green and F Lassina Traore being out. The Musketeers are ranked 97 in offense and 118 in defense, with notable shooting percentages and defensive stats. Overall, Xavier has shown strength in offensive efficiency and defensive prowess this season.

The St. John's Red Storm secured their 16th win of the season with a commanding 79-51 road victory over Seton Hall, propelling them to the top of the Big East standings. Head coach Rick Pitino credited the team's strong defense and focus on the next game for their success. The Red Storm's dominant performance held Seton Hall to just 26 percent shooting and 20 percent from 3-point range, with standout performances from RJ Luis Jr., Zuby Ejiofor, and Aaron Scott. Former Seton Hall star Kadary Richmond also shined with 12 points, six assists, five rebounds, and two steals against his former team. The team's second-ranked offense and top-ranked defense in the Big East showcase their strength as they continue to excel under Pitino's leadership. Key injuries include G Deivon Smith being questionable and F Brady Dunlap being out. Additionally, the Red Storm have a power ranking of 51 and impressive offensive and defensive statistics. The team's solid performance on both ends of the court positions them as a force to be reckoned with in the Big East conference.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-07St. Johns Red Storm 82 · Xavier Musketeers 72
  • 2024-01-31St. Johns Red Storm 77 · Xavier Musketeers 88
Final result

Matchup pick recap

St. Johns Red Storm defeated Xavier Musketeers 79-71

St. Johns Red Storm defeated Xavier Musketeers 79-71 on January 22, 2025, a 8-point decision in the series. St. Johns Red Storm's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 35-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded Xavier Musketeers +7 (-110) spread, St. Johns Red Storm covered, while the 150 combined points finished over the recorded total of 148.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • EljefeSpread · Xavier Musketeers +8 (-110)Push
  • Steve512Total · Under 149 (-110)Loss
  • ThinkmakegrowSpread · St. Johns Red Storm -7.5 (-110)Win
  • Lockpicker69Spread · St. Johns Red Storm -7.5 (-110)Win