The St. John’s Red Storm will look to run their winning streak to 12 games as they visit the Marquette Golden Eagles on Wednesday night.
The Red Storm have already blown out the Golden Knights once this year, and my St. John’s vs. Marquette predictions expect more of the same tonight.
Let’s break down tonight’s Big East matchup in my free college basketball picks for Wednesday, February 18.
St. John's vs Marquette prediction
St. John's vs Marquette best bet: St. John’s -9.5 (-116)
The St. John’s Red Storm has won 11 straight games, getting wins on the back of an explosive offensive attack.
The Red Storm is averaging 84.3 ppg on the year, combining efficient scoring with their ability to run the court to outlast opponents.
The Marquette Golden Eagles don’t have answers for that style of play. Teams are shooting 45% from the floor and 34.7% from distance against the Golden Eagles, who are allowing 77.7 ppg.
St. John’s put up 92 points in a blowout win against Marquette last month, and should have similar success tonight.
St. John's vs Marquette same-game parlay
St. John’s should overwhelm Marquette with its offensive firepower, which has me backing the Over.
I also like Bryce Hopkins to score Over 13.5 points, something he’s done in three of his last four games.
St. John's vs Marquette SGP
- St. John’s -9.5
- Over 157.5
- Bryce Hopkins Over 13.5 points
Our beyond the arc SGP: Red Storm rising
I also like Hopkins to hit the Over on his rebounding prop after grabbing nine boards in each of his last two games.
Zuby Ejiofor (16.2 ppg) can hit his scoring Over in a game where the Red Storm should score plenty, while Dillon Mitchell should have more than enough opportunities to dish out Over 3.5 assists.
St. John's vs Marquette SGP
- Zuby Ejiofor Over 16.5 points
- Bryce Hopkins Over 13.5 points
- Bryce Hopkins Over 7.5 rebounds
- Dillon Mitchell Over 3.5 assists
St. John's vs Marquette odds
- Spread: St. John's -9.5 | Marquette +9.5
- Moneyline: St. John's -500 | Marquette +375
- Over/Under: Over 157.5 | Under 157.5
St. John's vs Marquette betting trend to know
St. John’s is 8-3 ATS during its current 11-game winning streak. Find more college basketball betting trends for St. John's vs. Marquette.
How to watch St. John's vs Marquette
| Location | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI |
| Date | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
St. John's vs Marquette key injuries
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