UConn vs. St. John's Prediction, Picks & Odds: College Basketball Picks Today (Feb. 6)
The top two teams in the Big East square off tonight at the mecca of basketball, and my UConn vs. St. John's prediction expects an instant classic between Dan Hurley and Rick Pitino's programs.
No. 3 UConn is a 2.5-point betting favorite against No. 22 St. John's for tonight's 8 p.m. ET (FOX) tip from Madison Square Garden in New York.
🏀 UConn vs. St. John's predictions
See our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds.
| Prediction | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| St. John's +2.5 | -112 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Over 143.5 | -115 via BetMGM | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Zuby Ejiofor Over 15.5 points | +100 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
💰 UConn vs. St. John's best bet: St. John's +2.5 (-112)
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After a slow start to the season, Pitino's finally figured out his lineup and has St. John's tearing through the Big East. The Red Storm have won eight straight games and have a 7-3 ATS record in conference play.
That's thanks in large part to an offense that's finally supporting a defense ranked in the top 25 in adjusted efficiency. St. John's is scoring the second-most PPG in Big East matchups (82.7).
And while Hurley's team is a March Madness odds favorite, it's been playing conference opponents tight. The Huskies are 2-7 ATS since the start of January.
Score prediction: UConn 74, St. John's 73
🔥 Best UConn vs. St. John's player prop: Zuby Ejiofor Over 15.5 points (+100)
The heart and soul of Pitino's team this year is Zuby Ejiofor, who is among the best two-way players in the Big East. The senior is putting up the sixth-most PPG in the conference (15.7) and has taken it up to 17.2 PPG in Big East play.
While UConn has the best defense in the conference, it's been more susceptible against physical inside players like Ejiofor. In the Huskies' six games against ranked opponents this season, they've allowed 16-plus points to an opposing forward three times.
Ejiofor is averaging 22.3 PPG against teams ranked in the top 25.
📊 Live UConn vs. St. John's odds
📈 UConn vs. St. John's betting trends
| UConn | Statistic | St. John's |
|---|---|---|
| 22-1 | W-L record | 17-5 |
| 9-14 | ATS record | 11-11 |
| 10-13 | O/U record | 10-12 |
| 5-0 | Last 5 games | 5-0 |
📺 How to watch UConn vs. St. John's
- Date: Friday, Feb. 6
- Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden (New York)
- TV: FOX
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