St. John’s Red Storm vs. Villanova Wildcats 02/12/25 – Marking a historic game in the Big East conference is the game between the St. John’s Red Storm which has a 21-3 record and the Villanova Wildcats whose record stands impressively at 14-1. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, and the venue is Finneran Pavilion, a place known for its magic, so this game is bound to be thrilling. For those who do not want to miss out on the action note that FS1 is airing the game live and those needing the stream can rely on Sofascore to catch all the plays.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Villanova Wildcats 02/12/25 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Finneran Pavilion |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Red Storm | -2 (-110) | Over 137 (-110) | -150 |  |
| Wildcats | +2 (-110) | Under 137 (-110) | +125 | |
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Betting odds suggest this game should be close with St. John’s having a slight advantage on the road. The minimal 2-point spread indicates expectations of a close encounter, and the total set a 137 points hints that this defensively intense game is in line with both teams’ trends toward the UNDER in their most recent games.
RJ Luis Jr. (Guard) vs. Eric Dixon (Forward)
RJ Luis Jr., the guard for St. John’s, has been absolutely amazing throughout the season, averaging 17.6 points a game. The fact that he grabs 6.8 rebounds every game while playing the guard position is astonishing, proving his rank’s versatility. Luis Jr. shooting 45.2% from the field is tremendous, but 26.4% from three-point range needs improvement. Either err, he’s more than able to do his part.
Eric Dixon of Villanova has also made himself known on the other end of the court. He has been scoring at an average of 23.8 points a game on 47.4% shooting from the field, along with 44.1% from the three-point line. Thompson is also reliable at the free-throw line, shooting 85.7%, so he is trustworthy in the closing minutes of the game.
Red Storm Rolling
St. John’s has taken their game to the next level after coming out on top against UConn and Marquette, scoring 68 and 70 points as well. As seen in their impressive stats, the team averages 78.5 points per game while also boasting a 45% field goal percentage. These numbers reflect how efficient and aggressive the team is on the offense. Behind the equally impressive rebounds and steals, St. John’s has deeper rotations which leads to a lot of second-chance points and fast-break opportunities.
Wildcats Ways
Villanova isn’t scoring as much with a 75.5 points per game average, but they do place importance on precision which explains why they have a nearly 40% three-point shooting rate. Their latest home wins versus Xavier and DePaul displayed their strategic game management along with the benefits they enjoy at Finneran Pavilion. The Wildcats have demonstrated that they can dictate the flow of the game and outlast opponents, especially in the comforts of their home court.
Trends
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 Prediction
With the small point difference and the previous records showing how Villanova has dominated St. John’s on their home soil, the Wildcats could win by the narrowest of margins in a hard-fought battle. Still, St. John’s overall effectiveness and ability to blow up has made them extremely formidable this season, so it’s hard to bet against them. Since both squads appear to be heading towards a dip in scoring, the best option seems to be wagering on the UNDER.
Considering their home-court advantage and overall lurking ability, Villanova could look like the better option here. Still, with St. John’s constant upsetting of the odds through the season, they are a dangerous underdog to pick even on the unfriendly ground.
Score Prediction: Villanova 68, St. John’s 66
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
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Published on: February 12, 2025
Last updated: March 31, 2025