The Big East Tournament semifinals feature a compelling matchup between the top-seeded St. John’s Red Storm and the fifth-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with television coverage on FOX. What’s the best bet in tonight’s Marquette vs. St. John’s matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Marquette Golden Eagles (+5) at St. John’s Red Strom (-5); o/u 142.5
6:30 p.m. ET, Friday, March 14, 2025
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: FOX
Marquette vs. St. John’s Public Betting: Bettors Laying Points
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 61% of public bettors are currently backing St. John’s when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Team Overviews:
St. John’s Red Storm: Boasting a 28-4 overall record and an 18-2 mark in Big East play, St. John’s has been a dominant force this season. They secured their semifinal berth with a commanding 78-57 victory over Butler. The Red Storm excel in offensive rebounding, averaging 12.3 per game, ranking sixth nationally. Key contributors include RJ Luis, who leads the team with 18.2 points per game, and Zuby Ejiofor, averaging 8.1 rebounds per game.
Marquette Golden Eagles: Marquette enters the semifinals with a 23-9 overall record and a 13-7 conference record. They advanced after a thrilling 89-87 comeback win over Xavier, overcoming a 14-point deficit. The Golden Eagles are led by senior guard Kam Jones, a National Player of the Year candidate, averaging 19.2 points and 6.0 assists per game. Defensively, they excel in ball security, ranking third nationally in turnover margin and averaging 9.1 steals per game. However, they face challenges in interior defense and rebounding, lacking a dominant rim protector.
Head-to-Head Matchup:
St. John’s has won both regular-season meetings against Marquette:
On February 4, 2025, the Red Storm secured a 70-64 victory.
On March 8, 2025, they edged out an 86-84 win, with Kam Jones scoring 32 points for Marquette in that contest.
Key Factors to Watch:
Rebounding Battle: St. John’s dominance in offensive rebounding could exploit Marquette’s interior defense weaknesses. In their last meeting, the Red Storm scored 27 second-chance points on 19 offensive rebounds.
Marquette’s Ball Security: The Golden Eagles’ ability to protect the ball and generate turnovers could disrupt St. John’s offensive rhythm.
Marquette vs. St. John’s CBB Prediction:
I’m laying the points with the Red Storm -5 at Bovada.lv. St. John’s is 9-1 straight up over its last nine games and covered in seven out of those 10 matchups as well. Over their last six games, the Red Storm failed to cover just once, which came in a 71-61 victory over Seton Hall when they were a 20-point favorite. The Red Storm also covered in both of their meetings with the Golden Eagles this season.
Marquette vs. St. John’s Hoops Prediction: ST. JOHN’S RED STORM -5