Xavier Musketeers vs St. John’s Red Storm NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/9

The Xavier Musketeers will take on the #22 St. John’s Red Storm on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET. The game will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This is a Big East conference game, and it will be broadcast on FS1.

St. John’s is favored to win, with a spread of -14.5. Xavier is the underdog, with a moneyline of +767. The over/under for the game is set at 162.5. St. John’s has an 18-5 record this season, while Xavier stands at 12-11. Xavier has struggled on the road with a 1-7 away record, while St. John’s is strong at home with a 12-3 record.

Xavier Musketeers vs St. John’s Red Storm Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Xavier Musketeers vs St. John’s Red Storm
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
  • Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Xavier Spread: +14.5 (-110)
    • St. John’s Spread: -14.5 (-110)
    • Xavier MoneyLine: +767
    • St. John’s MoneyLine: -1570
    • Over: 162.5 (-112)
    • Under: 162.5 (-113)

Xavier Musketeers Team Preview

The Xavier Musketeers have had mixed results recently. They lost to Connecticut 92-60, with All Wright scoring 14 points. Against DePaul, they pulled off a close win, 68-66, thanks to Tre Carroll’s 21 points.

The Musketeers’ season stats show some areas for improvement. They average 76.8 points per game but rank low in field goal percentage at 43.6%. Their free throw numbers also need work, as they sit near the bottom in both attempts and percentage.

When looking at betting trends, Xavier has a 12-11 record this season. They perform better as favorites, winning 8 out of 10 games. However, as underdogs, they struggle with a 4-9 record, showing inconsistency on the road.

St. John’s Red Storm Team Preview

The St. John’s Red Storm is having a solid season with a record of 18-5. They have performed well at home, winning 12 out of 15 games. In their last three games, they have been on a winning streak, which includes a victory against Connecticut with a score of 81-72.

The team scores an average of 84.4 points per game, ranking them 34th nationally. They have a balanced offense with a field goal percentage of 46.5%. Their free throw performance stands out, as they make 19.4 free throws per game, which is 18th in the country.

Zuby Ejiofor has been a key player for the Red Storm. He averages 15.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Alongside him, players like Bryce Hopkins and Dillon Mitchell contribute significantly to the team’s success with their scoring and rebounding abilities.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, St. John’s is favored by 14.5 points. Xavier scores 76.8 points per game, while St. John’s scores 84.4 points per game. Given St. John’s higher scoring average and Xavier’s lower field goal percentage, St. John’s is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is St. John’s 85, Xavier 70.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 162.5. Combining both teams’ scoring averages results in a projected total of 161.2 points. With neither team significantly outscoring their averages, the game will likely hit under 162.5. The recommendation is to take the under.