Harvard vs St. John’s Prediction 12/23/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The St. John’s Red Storm and the Harvard Crimson will meet on Tuesday evening in a non‑conference matchup at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York.

St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview

The St. John’s Red Storm enter Tuesday’s contest with a 7–4 record, including a 6–1 mark at home this season. The Red Storm have compiled wins over DePaul, Iona and Mississippi, while dropping games to Auburn, Iowa State and the Kentucky Wildcats. In the St. John’s Red Storm’s 79–66 victory over the DePaul Blue Demons six days ago, St. John’s guard Joson Sanon amassed 15 points (5 of 10 shooting from the field), 9 rebounds, 2 blocks and 1 steal showcasing his ability to lead the Red Storm’s backcourt.

The St. John’s Red Storm average 85.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting from the field per game. Defensively, the St. John’s Red Storm are allowing opponents 72.8 points per contest.

Senior forward Brady Hopkins leads the St. John’s Red Storm averaging 13.9 points per game on 49.5 percent shooting from the field per game. Senior forward Zuby Ejiofor contributes 13.7 points, 7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.7 blocks per contest. Sophomore guard Ian Jackson provides the Red Storm with further backcourt stability averaging 11.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 steals a game.

Harvard Crimson Betting Preview

The Harvard Crimson enter Tuesday’s contest with a 6–6 record, including a 2–4 mark on the road this season. The Crimson have compiled wins over Holy Cross, Bryant, and Albany, while dropping games to Furman, UMass, and Boston College. In the Harvard Crimson’s dominant 81–53 win over Holy Cross earlier this month, sophomore guard Tey Barbour accumulated 18 points (5 of 6 shooting from the field), 8 rebounds and 2 assists.

The Harvard Crimson average 69.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting from the field per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Harvard Crimson are allowing opponents 68.5 points on 45.5 percent shooting from the field per contest.

Guard Riley Hinton leads the Harvard Crimson averaging 16.8 points per game on 47.1 percent from the field and 84.5 percent from the free throw line. Junior forward Thomas Batties III is averaging 10.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 blocks a game providing the Crimson with a presence in the paint.

Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win

•             Home court dominance. The St. John’s Red Storm are 6–1 at home this season.

•             Offensive firepower. Through 11 games played this season, the St. John’s Red Storm are averaging 85.9 points per game.

•             Interior presence. Senior forward Zuby Ejiofor contributes 13.7 points, 7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.7 blocks per contest

Why the Harvard Crimson will win

•             Efficient scoring. The Harvard Crimson are averaging shooting 47.2 percent from the field per game.

•             Defensive discipline. Through 12 games played in 2025, the Harvard Crimson are allowing opponents just 69.8 points per game.

St. Johns Red Storm vs. Harvard Crimson Prediction

This matchup features the St. John’s Red Storm’s high tempo offense and home court advantage against a Harvard Crimson team that has shown improved scoring efficiency this season but remains inconsistent on the road. Look for the Red Storm to lean on Brady Hopkins scoring and the team’s superior rebounding advantage, while the Harvard Crimson will counter with Riley Hinton’s perimeter shooting and Austin Hunt’s recent surge.

In my view, the St. John’s Red Storm’s overall athleticism, depth, and offensive pace should be the difference in this one. With that said, I am backing the St. John’s Red Storm to cover the 24.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: St. John's -24.5