Georgetown Hoyas vs St. John’s Red Storm Picks and Predictions January 28th 2025

Georgetown Hoyas vs St. John’s Red Storm January 28th 2025

Looking to win big? The Red Storm and Hoyas face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Hoyas are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. St. John’s is favored by -4.5 in this Big East conference matchup the against Georgetown. The over/under for the game is set at 138.5 points.

Red Storm vs. Hoyas Key Information

• Sport: CBB
• Teams: St. John’s Red Storm at Georgetown Hoyas
• Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
• Date: Tuesday, January 28th
• Betting Odds STJOHN -4.5, STJOHN -196 | GEORGE +157 O/U 138.5

The Red Storm Can Win If…

St. John’s improved to 17-3 on the season with a 79-71 win over Xavier on Wednesday. The Red Storm were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 150, just over the 147.5-point O/U line.

St. John’s trailed 40-30 at halftime but turned things around in the second half. They scored 35 points while holding Xavier to just 25 points after the break, showcasing strong defensive adjustments.

St. John’s put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 12 attempts (8.3%), but were strong inside, connecting on 56.2% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they converted 81.5%, making 22 of 27 attempts.

Ryan Conwell led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 of 9 threes, while Kadary Richmond added 19 points and 7 rebounds. Zuby Ejiofor contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. The Red Storm also got 16 points each from RJ Luis Jr., Simeon Wilcher, and Dailyn Swain, with Swain shooting 75% overall.

St. John’s defense gave up 71 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where the opposition hit 56% of their two-point attempts, going 27/48.

From three-point range, St. John’s held their opponent to just 1/12 shooting, an 8% success rate. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 22 for 81%. St. John’s also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

• The Red Storm are 2-0-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Red Storm have a straight up record of 10-0 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
• Over their last five games, the Red Storm have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.

The Hoyas Can Win If…

Georgetown fell to 13-7 on the season after a 78-68 loss to Providence on Saturday. The Hoyas, who were +1 underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 146, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.

Georgetown trailed 38-33 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 35 points in the second half while allowing 40.

Georgetown’s offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. They connected on 51.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 13 threes for a 30.8% rate. Their effective field goal percentage came in at 50%, and they shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, making 8 of 12 attempts.

The Hoyas grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Micah Peavy led the way with 27 points, shooting 12 of 19 from the field. Thomas Sorber added 25 points and 15 rebounds, hitting 10 of 17 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range. Jayden Pierre also contributed 14 points, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.

Georgetown’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Georgetown’s opponents shot 31%, hitting 7 of 22 three-point attempts. The Hoyas also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 78%. Georgetown gave up 16 offensive rebounds.

• Across their last three home contests, Georgetown has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 63 points per game.
• Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Hoyas have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
• In their last three games, the Hoyas have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +4.5, the Hoyas is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 138.5 and given that our model is projecting 145 points between the teams, we like the over.

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No. 15 St. John’s Faces Georgetown, Aims to Extend Win Streak

Coach Rick Pitino’s No. 15 St. John’s Red Storm look to maintain their stronghold in the Big East standings and extend their six-game winning streak when they visit Georgetown on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

St. John’s Hot Streak

The Red Storm (17-3, 8-1 Big East) are thriving under Pitino, who has revitalized the program in his second season. With strong defense and clutch performances by Kadary Richmond and RJ Luis, St. John’s is tied with No. 9 Marquette atop the Big East standings.

The team’s rise to No. 15 in the AP Top 25 is its best ranking in a decade, thanks to resilience in tight games. St. John’s overcame double-digit deficits in two of its last three contests, including a 63-58 win against Georgetown on Jan. 14 and a dramatic 79-71 overtime victory over Xavier last week.

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Pitino’s Praise for the Team

“A lot of teams, when they get down 16, hang their heads,” Pitino said after the Xavier win. “It’s just the opposite with these guys. They dig in and made every great defensive play.”

Georgetown Struggles in Cooley’s Second Season

After a promising 3-0 start in Big East play, Georgetown (13-7, 4-5) has dropped five of its last six games. Under coach Ed Cooley, the Hoyas have seen defensive improvement, but offensive inconsistency remains a concern.

The Hoyas have scored fewer than 70 points in seven straight games, going 2-5 in that stretch. Injuries to leading scorer Thomas Sorber (14.8 ppg) and Jayden Epps (12.9 ppg) contributed to their struggles, though both returned in Saturday’s 78-68 loss to Providence.

Cooley’s Call for Toughness

“This was the first game we played all year where I thought our defense let us down,” Cooley said after the Providence loss. “We weren’t gritty, and Providence was tougher.”

What’s at Stake

St. John’s looks to stay atop the Big East standings, while Georgetown aims to rediscover its early-season form and snap out of its slump.

Will St. John’s claim its seventh consecutive win, or can Georgetown defend its home court and spark a turnaround? All eyes are on Washington, D.C., for this Big East showdown.