Seton Hall (7-21) at St. John’s (25-4)
- When: Mar 1 2025, 2:15 PM
- Where: STADIUM_HERE, Queens, NY, USA
- Where to watch: CBS
Big East Showdown: St. John’s vs. Seton Hall
St. John’s Favored by 21.5 | Total Set at 133.5
A historic moment is within reach for St. John’s as they host Seton Hall at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. The Red Storm (25-4, 16-2 Big East) have the opportunity to clinch their first outright Big East regular-season title since 1985 with a victory.
On the other hand, Seton Hall (7-21, 2-15 Big East) is just trying to salvage something from a lost season. The Pirates have struggled offensively and lack the depth to keep up with the conference’s elite teams. St. John’s enters as a heavy 21.5-point favorite, looking to remain undefeated at home this season.
St. John’s Outlook: Closing In on History
This Red Storm team is nothing like the one that collapsed last season against Seton Hall, blowing a 19-point lead in a loss that sparked frustration from head coach Rick Pitino about the team’s lack of athleticism. Fast forward to now, and St. John’s has gone 31-5 since that game, transforming into the class of the Big East.
One of the biggest reasons for their success? Kadary Richmond, who ironically played a key role in Seton Hall’s comeback last season before transferring to St. John’s. Now, he finds himself leading the Red Storm to a potential conference championship at the expense of his former team.
St. John’s has been dominant at home, going 17-0 this season, and the demand for this game was so high that it was moved from their on-campus arena to Madison Square Garden. With 12 double-digit home wins, another blowout could be on the way.
The Red Storm have been rolling, winning four straight since their two-point loss at Villanova on Feb. 12. Most recently, they secured a gritty 76-70 win over Butler on the road, proving they can win in tough environments.
Key Trends for St. John’s:
4-0 ATS in their last four games.
12-5 ATS at home this season.
Won last meeting vs. Seton Hall 79-51 in January.
Seton Hall Outlook: Struggling to Keep Up
Seton Hall’s season has unraveled, and the Pirates are set to finish with 20+ losses for the first time since 1982-83. They have been ineffective offensively, failing to score more than 70 points in 11 straight games.
Their latest loss, a 59-54 collapse against Villanova, saw them blow a 16-point second-half lead while shooting a dismal 24.1% in the final 20 minutes. It was the 15th time this season that Seton Hall shot under 40%.
Former St. John’s forward Dylan Addae-Wusu tried to carry the load, scoring 18 points, but went ice-cold in the second half (1-for-8). Meanwhile, leading scorer Isaiah Coleman continued his inefficient shooting, going 4-for-15.
The Pirates are also dealing with depth issues, with Chaunce Jenkins missing the last 10 games due to a knee injury. Head coach Shaheen Holloway admitted the lack of guard play is hurting the team late in games.
Key Trends for Seton Hall:
0-5 ATS in their last five games.
2-8 ATS on the road this season.
Lost by 28 at home to St. John’s in their last matchup.
Prediction & Betting Angles
With Seton Hall’s offensive struggles and depth issues, it’s hard to see them keeping this close. St. John’s is dominant at home, and already dismantled the Pirates by 28 on the road.
Final Prediction:
St. John’s -21.5 covers comfortably.
Under 133.5 hits, as Seton Hall struggles to score.
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
