Seton Hall Pirates vs St. John’s Red Storm NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/13

The Seton Hall Pirates take on the St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on Friday. This Big East conference game starts at 5:30 PM ET and will be broadcast on FOX. Seton Hall enters as the underdog with a +7.5 spread, while St. John’s is favored at -7.5.

Seton Hall finished the regular season with a 21-11 record, including a 7-5 mark away from home. St. John’s, ranked #13 in the AP poll, ended their season with a 26-6 record, performing well at home with a 17-3 record. The over/under is set at 132.5 points for this matchup.

Seton Hall Pirates vs St. John’s Red Storm Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Seton Hall Pirates vs St. John’s Red Storm
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
  • Date: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Seton Hall +7.5 (-110), St. John’s -7.5 (-112), Over/Under 132.5 (-111), Seton Hall MoneyLine +255, St. John’s MoneyLine -338

Seton Hall Pirates Team Preview

The Seton Hall Pirates have been playing well in recent games. They won against Creighton 72-61 and Xavier 77-68. Adam Clark was a key player in both games, scoring 16 points each time.

Seton Hall’s season stats show strengths and weaknesses. They average 70.4 points per game and have a field goal percentage of 43.6%. Their defense stands out with 9.2 steals per game and 5.6 blocks per game.

Looking at their season record, Seton Hall is 21-11 overall and 7-5 in away games. They perform well as favorites with a 17-4 record. Against the spread, they are 19-13 for all games.

St. John’s Red Storm Team Preview

The St. John’s Red Storm has shown strong performance in their recent games. They have won their last three games, with a decisive win against the Providence Friars by 13 points. Zuby Ejiofor played a key role, scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in that game.

In the 2026 season, St. John’s has an overall record of 26-6. They have been successful at home with a 17-3 record. Offensively, they score an average of 82 points per game, ranking them 66th in the nation.

From a betting perspective, St. John’s is solid when favored, holding a 25-3 record in such games. Against the spread, they have a 56.2% success rate across all games. They struggle slightly with the Over/Under, having hit the Over only 40.6% of the time.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, St. John’s is favored by 7.5 points. Seton Hall scores 70.4 points per game, while St. John’s scores 82.0 points per game. St. John’s has a stronger offense, and their rebounding and assist numbers are better. The projected score is St. John’s 80, Seton Hall 70. The recommendation is to pick St. John’s -7.5.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 132.5. Combining Seton Hall’s average of 70.4 points and St. John’s 82.0 points gives a total of 152.4 points. Both teams have solid scoring, with St. John’s being particularly effective. The projected total is 150 points. The recommendation is to take the over 132.5.