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Game time: January 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Carnesecca Arena — Queens, NY

Article updated Jan 4, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Saturday afternoon, Big East programs Butler Bulldogs and St. John's Red Storm will face off in a matchup at Carnesecca Arena. With St. John's having won six of the

Game outlook

On Saturday afternoon, Big East programs Butler Bulldogs and St. John's Red Storm will face off in a matchup at Carnesecca Arena. With St. John's having won six of the previous seven head-to-head matchups, they enter as the betting favorite with a current line of St. John's -12. Will they continue their dominance over their conference rival? The game is set for 2:00 p.m. EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs +575 | Red Storm -850

Spread: Bulldogs +12 (-110) | Red Storm -12 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Johns will win straight-up is 89%.

Butler Bulldogs

Butler is currently ranked 239th in the power rankings, with a record of 7-7 for the season. In terms of offense, they score an average of 73.08 points per game and rank 247th in offense. Defensively, they allow an average of 69.38 points per game and are ranked 135th. Butler shoots 44.86% from the field (203rd ranking), 76.71% from the free-throw line (45th ranking), and 39.07% from three-point range (24th ranking). They average 35.85 rebounds per game (208th ranking) and have 14.00 offensive assists and 12.15 turnovers per game (196th and 184th rankings respectively). On defense, they allow opponents to shoot 39.90% from the field (49th ranking), 77.66% from the free-throw line (351st ranking), and 30.38% from three-point range (85th ranking). They average 33.00 defensive rebounds per game (33rd ranking) and have 11.38 defensive assists and 7.69 turnovers per game (71st and 361st rankings respectively).

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St. Johns Red Storm Analysis

The Red Storm had a tough loss against Creighton, falling short by just one point in their worst offensive performance of the season. Despite this, they are 17th in KenPom's national ratings, with an offense that averages 82.7 points per game. RJ Luis Jr. leads the team with 16.3 points per game and St. John's is known for securing offensive rebounds. Defensively, they limit opponents to 67.5 points per game and force turnovers. They have a tough game coming up against Butler, who has had recent success against them. Key player Brady Dunlap is out with an injury. For anyone interested in sports wagering, the Red Storm may be worth keeping an eye on.

St. John's Favored to Dominate Butler in Saturday Matchup

Butler's performance in their initial two away games this season has resulted in double-digit deficits. The team has exhibited notable deficiencies on offense and defense while playing on the road. Facing a formidable St. John's squad, Butler is predicted to face significant challenges. St. John's is expected to exhibit superior shooting efficiency during Saturday's matchup. Additionally, St. John's is poised to control the rebounding and turnover aspects of the game, further enhancing their advantage. The prevailing narrative suggests a likely scenario of St. John's dominating a struggling Butler team, potentially resulting in a decisive victory for the Red Storm.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Butler Bulldogs+425 → +525Moved
  • Moneyline · St. Johns Red Storm-600 → -725Moved
  • Spread · Butler Bulldogs+11.5 (-110) → +11 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · St. Johns Red Storm-11.5 (-110) → -11 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over147.5 (-110) → 148 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under147.5 (-110) → 148 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Butler Bulldogs
16-16 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 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 (2025-01-04T06:15:46.802Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Red Storm had a tough loss against Creighton, falling short by just one point in their worst offensive performance of the season. Despite this, they are 17th in KenPom's national ratings, with an offense that averages 82.7 points per game. RJ Luis Jr. leads the team with 16.3 points per game and St. John's is known for securing offensive rebounds. Defensively, they limit opponents to 67.5 points per game and force turnovers. They have a tough game coming up against Butler, who has had recent success against them. Key player Brady Dunlap is out with an injury. For anyone interested in sports wagering, the Red Storm may be worth keeping an eye on.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-28St. Johns Red Storm 82 · Butler Bulldogs 59
Final result

Matchup pick recap

St. Johns Red Storm defeated Butler Bulldogs 70-62

St. Johns Red Storm defeated Butler Bulldogs 70-62 on January 4, 2025, a 8-point decision in the series. St. Johns Red Storm's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 45-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded Butler Bulldogs +11 (-110) spread, Butler Bulldogs covered, while the 132 combined points finished under the recorded total of 148.

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Tipster picks

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