Connecticut Huskies vs St. John’s Red Storm NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/14

The Connecticut Huskies will play against the St. John’s Red Storm on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET. The game will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This Big East conference game features two top-ranked teams, with Connecticut ranked #6 and St. John’s ranked #13.

Connecticut is the favorite with a spread of -2.5 and a moneyline of -150. St. John’s is the underdog, with a spread of +2.5 and a moneyline of +122. The over/under for the game is set at 140.5. Fans can watch the game on FOX.

Connecticut Huskies vs St. John’s Red Storm Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: #6 Connecticut Huskies vs #13 St. John’s Red Storm
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
  • Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Connecticut Huskies Spread: -2.5 (-111)
    • St. John’s Red Storm Spread: +2.5 (-111)
    • Connecticut Huskies MoneyLine: -150
    • St. John’s Red Storm MoneyLine: +122
    • Over/Under: 140.5 (Over: -110, Under: -112)

Connecticut Huskies Team Preview

The Connecticut Huskies have had a strong season with a record of 29-4. They are ranked #6 in the AP poll. In the Big East Conference, they have shown their strength with an impressive 11-2 away record.

In recent games, the Huskies have performed well. They defeated Georgetown 67-51 and Xavier 93-68. However, they faced a setback with a 62-68 loss against Marquette.

The team has some key players making an impact. Braylon Mullins scored 21 points against Georgetown. Tarris Reed Jr. had a standout game against Xavier with 17 points and 14 rebounds.

St. John’s Red Storm Team Preview

The St. John’s Red Storm are on a hot streak, winning their last three games. They recently defeated the Seton Hall Pirates at home by 10 points, scoring 78 points. Zuby Ejiofor led the team with 20 points, while Dillon Mitchell added 13 points and 5 assists.

The Red Storm’s strong offense averages 81.8 points per game this season. They rank 22nd in free throws made per game, with an average of 18.9. Their field goal percentage is 45.3, placing them at 191st in the rankings.

Defensively, the team records 7.8 steals and 4.8 blocks per game. The Red Storm have a solid record, winning 27 out of 33 games. They hold an impressive home record of 18-3 this season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Connecticut is favored by 2.5 points. Connecticut scores 78.3 points per game and allows fewer turnovers, which gives them an edge. St. John’s scores more points per game but has a lower field goal percentage. The projected score is Connecticut 80, St. John’s 76. Connecticut is the pick to cover the spread.

The over/under line is set at 140.5 points. Both teams have strong offenses, with St. John’s scoring 81.8 points per game and Connecticut at 78.3 points per game. The projected total score is 156 points. The recommendation is to take the over.