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.

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	28-6	2773	2379	394	18-3	10-3	6W
Providence	15-18	2815	2772	43	10-7	5-11	1L

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Providence vs St. John's Prediction & Picks

Take on Providence vs St. John's with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

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

Under 168.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Oziyah Sellers Under 12.5 Points -130

Oziyah Sellers (St. John's) can be wagered to record Under 12.5 points at -130. When it comes to his Player Points outcome, we are fairly confident he will total below the line.

Latest Oziyah Sellers Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

-100

Under 12.5

-130

Assists

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+145

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-130

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Zuby Ejiofor Over 8.5 Rebounds -118

Zuby Ejiofor (St. John's) can be wagered to secure Over 8.5 rebounds at -118. We’re anticipating a strong performance from him, so it makes sense that he will cover the line.

Latest Zuby Ejiofor Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-100

Under 15.5

-130

Assists

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-164

Rebounds

Over 8.5

-118

Under 8.5

-110

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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.

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Providence vs St. John's Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

St. John's have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -1250 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 93% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Providence are trading at +740.

The spread is calculated to be 12.5, while total points comes in at 169.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Under 169.5, 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

+740

St. John's

-1250

Point Spread

Providence +12.5

-102

St. John's -12.5

-120

Total Points

Under 169.5

-110

Over 169.5

-110

Jason Edwards is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -115 to score Over 16.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -110.

Jason Edwards (Providence)

Over 16.5

-115

Under 16.5

-110

Zuby Ejiofor (St. John's)

Over 15.5

-100

Under 15.5

-130

Jaylin Sellers (Providence)

Over 14.5

-120

Under 14.5

-110

Bryce Hopkins (St. John's)

Over 13.5

-135

Under 13.5

-100

Ian Jackson (St. John's)

Over 13.5

-120

Under 13.5

-110

Oziyah Sellers (St. John's)

Over 12.5

-100

Under 12.5

-130

Corey Floyd Jr. (Providence)

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-100

Zuby Ejiofor (St. John's)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-164

Jason Edwards (Providence)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-120

Bryce Hopkins (St. John's)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+105

Jaylin Sellers (Providence)

Over 1.5

+165

Under 1.5

-222

Ian Jackson (St. John's)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

Oziyah Sellers (St. John's)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+145

Corey Floyd Jr. (Providence)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Zuby Ejiofor (St. John's)

Over 8.5

-118

Under 8.5

-110

Jaylin Sellers (Providence)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-145

Bryce Hopkins (St. John's)

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-125

Corey Floyd Jr. (Providence)

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-130

Oziyah Sellers (St. John's)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-130

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

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +11.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -11.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -11.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 159.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 165.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 159.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.60 pts and allowed 79.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.90 pts and allowed 83.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 159.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 159.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.50 pts and allowed 66.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.50 pts and allowed 66.60 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	29-5	2635	2214	421	18-2	11-3	1L
St. John's	28-6	2773	2379	394	18-3	10-3	6W
Villanova	24-8	2469	2265	204	15-4	9-4	1L
Seton Hall	21-12	2321	2156	165	13-5	8-7	1L
DePaul	16-16	2248	2226	22	12-9	4-7	3L
Butler	16-16	2540	2481	59	13-8	3-8	1L
Georgetown	16-18	2503	2479	24	10-8	6-10	1L
Creighton	15-17	2404	2401	3	11-6	4-11	1L
Providence	15-18	2815	2772	43	10-7	5-11	1L
Xavier	15-18	2586	2661	-75	13-7	2-11	1L
Marquette	12-20	2405	2425	-20	10-9	2-11	1L

• 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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