Georgetown Hoyas vs St. John’s Red Storm NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/3

The Georgetown Hoyas will meet the #18 St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The game starts at 7:00 PM ET and will be broadcasted on PEAC. This Big East matchup features the Hoyas as significant underdogs with a spread of +15.5.

St. John’s holds the favorite position with a -15.5 spread. The Hoyas have had a challenging season with a 13-16 record, while the Red Storm stands at 23-6. Both teams are aiming for a strong finish as the regular season winds down.

Georgetown Hoyas vs St. John’s Red Storm Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Georgetown Hoyas vs St. John’s Red Storm
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
  • Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Georgetown Spread: +15.5 (-109), St. John’s Spread: -15.5 (-114), Georgetown MoneyLine: +900, St. John’s MoneyLine: -1850, Over/Under: 148.5 (-110)

Georgetown Hoyas Team Preview

The Georgetown Hoyas have struggled in their recent games, losing their last three. Their most recent game was against Xavier, where they lost 91-84. Jeremiah Williams, Vince Iwuchukwu, and Malik Mack stood out with solid performances in that game.

During the season, Georgetown has had some challenges on offense. They rank low in field goal percentage and three-point shooting. They average 74.6 points per game, placing them 254th in the country.

The Hoyas’ defense has also faced issues. They rank 490th in steals per game and 601st in blocks per game. Their overall record is 13-16, with a 4-8 record in away games.

St. John’s Red Storm Team Preview

St. John’s Red Storm is having a strong season with a record of 23-6. They have been particularly good at home, winning 15 out of 18 games. In their recent games, they secured a big win against Villanova with a score of 89-57.

The team scores an average of 82.6 points per game, ranking them 59th in the nation. They have a solid field goal percentage of 45.3. Their free throw game is strong, making 19.4 free throws per game, which ranks 16th nationally.

Zuby Ejiofor is a key player, averaging 15.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Bryce Hopkins is another standout, contributing 13.6 points per game. These players have been instrumental in their recent victories.

BTB Betting Pick

St. John’s is favored by 15.5 points against Georgetown. Given St. John’s higher scoring average of 82.6 points per game compared to Georgetown’s 74.6, they have a strong chance to cover the spread. St. John’s plays at a faster pace with 69.9 possessions per game, which could lead to a higher score and a cover of the -15.5 spread.

The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points. Combining both teams’ scoring averages gives a projected total of 157.2 points. With St. John’s high free throw attempts and Georgetown’s lower defensive stats, the game is likely to hit the over. Therefore, picking the over at 148.5 is a reasonable choice.