Providence vs St. John's Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Providence vs St. John's

The Providence Friars face the St. John's Red Storm, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 3.

We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when Providence and St. John's take to the court. Therefore, the prediction is Under 168.5 points which is available at -110.

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Providence Friars were beaten 72-67 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Seton Hall Pirates.

St. John's Red Storm won their last game 95-83. This was a road victory against Georgetown Hoyas.

Head-to-Head Statistics

St. John's have beaten Providence in their most recent meetings. On the road, a 72-70 scoreline was enjoyed before a home win by 68-66. The past 10 H2H games have seen St. John's land six wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
St. John's	9-4	1125	943	182	7-2	2-2	2W
Providence	7-6	1167	1088	79	6-2	1-4	2L

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Providence vs St. John's Prediction & Picks

Head into Providence vs St. John's with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 168.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this college game.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Providence vs St. John's stats:

• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Providence games.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Providence games on the road.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 St. John's games at home.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 St. John's games at home.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 St. John's games.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 9 games between these teams.

Under 168.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Providence 73 - 89 St. John's

There are lots of different ways to back St. John's on the correct score betting and something like 89-73 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

Providence vs St. John's Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

St. John's have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -1000 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 91% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Providence are trading at +640.

The spread is calculated to be 12.5, while total points comes in at 168.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Under 168.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Providence

+640

St. John's

-1000

Point Spread

Providence +12.5

-110

St. John's -12.5

-110

Total Points

Under 168.5

-110

Over 168.5

-110

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Providence Stats

St. John's Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 169.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 166.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 168.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 168.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.10 pts and allowed 82.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 87.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 168.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 168.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.80 pts and allowed 70.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 69.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	13-1	1110	861	249	8-1	5-0	9W
Seton Hall	12-2	1049	882	167	7-1	5-1	1W
Villanova	11-2	1015	869	146	9-0	2-2	4W
Butler	10-4	1208	1038	170	10-1	0-3	1L
St. John's	9-4	1125	943	182	7-2	2-2	2W
Creighton	9-5	1109	1000	109	8-1	1-4	4W
Georgetown	9-5	1117	1052	65	7-3	2-2	1L
Xavier	9-5	1066	1051	15	8-4	1-1	1L
DePaul	8-6	1037	968	69	7-4	1-2	3L
Providence	7-6	1167	1088	79	6-2	1-4	2L
Marquette	5-9	1073	1084	-11	5-5	0-4	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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