St. John’s Red Storm vs Georgetown Hoyas January 14th 2025

Looking to win big? The Hoyas and Red Storm face off at 7:30 ET on PEAC. The Red Storm are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and St. John’s is favored by -10.5 vs. Georgetown in a Big East conference matchup.

Hoyas vs. Red Storm Key Information

• Sport: CBB
• Teams: Georgetown Hoyas at St. John’s Red Storm
• Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
• Date: Tuesday, January 14th
• Betting Odds STJOHN -10.5, GEORGE +385 | STJOHN -520 O/U 143.5

The Hoyas Can Win If…

Georgetown dropped to 12-4 on the season after a 68-60 home loss to Connecticut on Saturday. The Hoyas entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.

Georgetown trailed 35-31 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 29 points while allowing 33.

Georgetown’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 60 points with a field goal percentage of 38.8%. Their two-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting just 35.3% from inside the arc, while they connected on 46.7% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-15 from deep.

Alex Karaban led the way with 19 points, shooting 70.0% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. Curtis Williams Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 75.0% of his threes and finishing with 15 points in 22 minutes.

Georgetown’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 38% from the field on 19 of 49 attempts. The Hoyas held them to 35% shooting on two-pointers, as they made just 12 of 34 shots.

From beyond the arc, Georgetown allowed 7 threes on 15 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 46% from three-point range. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 15 for 65%. Georgetown gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

• Although Georgetown has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 63 points per game in these games.
• As the betting underdog, the Hoyas have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Georgetown posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
• Over their last five games, the Hoyas have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Red Storm Can Win If…

St. John’s improved to 14-3 on the season with an 80-68 win over Villanova on Saturday. Playing at home, the Red Storm entered the game as -6.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 145.5.

St. John’s led 36-31 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring Villanova 44-37 to secure the win.

St. John’s put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, and they connected on 74.4% of their free throws, going 29 for 39 from the line.

RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 30 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 6 of 15 from the field and 2 of 6 from three. Wooga Poplar added 22 points, hitting 7 of 13 shots, including 2 of 5 from deep. St. John’s grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.

St. John’s defense gave up 68 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field (22/55). They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, St. John’s opponents hit 7 of 24 threes, shooting 29%. The Red Storm also sent them to the line 39 times, where they made 29 free throws, a 74% success rate. St. John’s gave up 17 offensive rebounds in the game.

• Although St. John’s has a straight up record of 7-3 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-3-1. The team averaged 81 points per game in these games.
• Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Red Storm have a strong record of 5-0. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.
• In their last three games, the Red Storm have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

In this Red Storm vs. Red Storm matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Red Storm at -10.5. While we project the Red Storm to win 76-70, our recommendation is to bet on the Hoyas for the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 143.5 and our model has the Hoyas and Red Storm finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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St. John’s Looks to Stay Perfect at Home Against Georgetown

Get ready for an exciting Big East matchup as St. John’s hosts Georgetown in New York on Tuesday. The Red Storm are rolling with an unbeaten home record, while the Hoyas are looking to bounce back from tough losses to two ranked teams.

St. John’s: All Eyes on RJ Luis

St. John’s (14-3, 5-1 Big East) is off to a dream start this season, and a lot of the credit goes to RJ Luis Jr. The sophomore has been unstoppable, averaging 17.4 points per game and earning Big East Player of the Week honors.

RJ Luis is on Fire:

• Dropped 30 points in Saturday’s win over Villanova—his third straight double-double.
• Leads the charge for a team that’s now 11-0 at home.
• Coach Rick Pitino can’t say enough about him: “He has an incredible desire to score, and that’s exactly what we need.”

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Injury Update:
Deivon Smith went down with a shoulder sprain in the Villanova game and is day-to-day. His status is worth keeping an eye on for Tuesday.

Georgetown: Defense is Their Game

Georgetown (12-4, 3-2 Big East) has taken big strides this season, but they’re coming off back-to-back losses to No. 7 Marquette and No. 14 UConn. Despite the setbacks, their defense has been solid, keeping games competitive even when the offense struggles.

Thomas Sorber is a Beast on the Boards:

• Leads the Big East with 8.5 rebounds per game and ranks second in blocked shots (2.4 BPG).
• While his scoring has dipped recently (just 11 and 9 points in the last two games), Sorber’s presence in the paint is undeniable.

Malik Mack’s Take:
“We need to play harder and stop looking for excuses,” Mack said after Saturday’s loss to UConn.

What to Watch

This game is all about St. John’s offense versus Georgetown’s defense.

• St. John’s: RJ Luis is the star of the show, but how will they handle Georgetown’s physicality without Deivon Smith?
• Georgetown: Their defense can keep them in the game, but they need more scoring to pull off the upset.

Bottom Line

St. John’s is riding high with an unbeaten home record and Luis playing at an elite level. Georgetown has shown growth, but their offense needs to step up if they want to compete. Expect a hard-fought game, but St. John’s has the edge in front of their home crowd.