Xavier vs St. John’s Prediction 1/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Xavier vs St John’s Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 22nd, at the Madison Square Garden. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Muskateers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Red Storm’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Xavier

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving St John’s

-Recent betting trends in games played between Xavier and St John’s

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Muskateerrs and Red Storm. 

Big Test for Xavier

The last loss came four games ago against St John’s but the last three games have been victories. Two games against Villanova, Xavier was able to secure a 69-63 victory. In the last game, they went on the road against Marquette and they were able to secure a 59-57 victory. At halftime, they were up 35-24, but in the second half they weren’t as strong and they had to hold on for the victory. Xavier shot 40.4 percent from the field but only 11.8 percent from behind the three-point line. They only made two three-pointers, and they are going to need a more balanced attack here. 

Xavier sits with a 12-7 record overall and they have gone 11-8 against the spread. The over his hit in only five of the 19 games so far this season. Xavier sits with a 77.3 record and they have gone 68.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 116th in the league while the defense is ranked 103rd. They are shooting 38.14 percent from behind the three-point line which is 28th in the league. 

Why Xavier Will Beat St John’s

• Xavier has won four of its last five night games at Madison Square Garden.

St John’s Keep Picking up Wins

St John’s keeps picking up wins and they have a whole lot of confidence right now. Two games ago against Georgetown, they won 63-58 and in the last game against Seton Hall, they won 79-51. St John’s shot 46.7 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from behind the three-point line. RJ Luis Jr had a huge game putting up 24 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Zuby Ejiofor put up 15 points and nine rebounds. 

St. John’s comes into this game with a 16-3 record overall and they have gone 11-7-1 against the spread. St John’s is averaging 80.6 points while their defense is giving up 66.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 56th in the league while the defense is ranked 48th in the league. They are averaging 16.68 assists per game which is 39th in the league. RJ Luis Jr is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 28.4 percent from behind the three-point line.  

Xavier vs St John’s Prediction

Yes these two teams played a couple of weeks ago and Xavier struggled, but this game is going to be different. Xavier is playing really well heading into this game and they are averaging 77.3 points per game. I don’t trust this St John’s defense and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Xavier is going to run up the score here, and they will end up getting the job one. Back Xavier against the spread.