St. John's vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

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

The St. John's Red Storm square off against the Kentucky Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 12:30 on Saturday, December 20.

Our prediction is that Kentucky will be able to cover the spread against St. John's, with +3.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the -115 that is currently available.

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St. John's Red Storm won their previous game which was at home. It was a 79-66 triumph against DePaul Blue Demons.

Kentucky Wildcats won their last game, beating Indiana Hoosiers at home. It was a 72-60 win.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
St. John's	7-3	879	723	156	6-2	1-1	3W
Kentucky	7-4	927	730	197	7-3	0-1	2W

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St. John's vs Kentucky Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert St. John's vs Kentucky betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re making Kentucky against the spread our pick for this college contest. The line is favorably set at +3.5 and you can secure -115 that this happens.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key St. John's vs Kentucky stats:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Kentucky in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Kentucky in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Kentucky in 2 consecutive games.

Kentucky +3.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

St. John's 74 - 76 Kentucky

For a fun bet, consider backing the Cats to claim a 76-74 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

St. John's vs Kentucky 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.

The St. John's odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -147 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 60% chance of winning. The market suggests that Kentucky are least likely to win at +122.

There is a spread of 2.5 and total points has a line of 156.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 156.5 can get -105.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

St. John's

-147

Kentucky

+122

Point Spread

St. John's -2.5

-110

Kentucky +2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 156.5

-105

Over 156.5

-115

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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St. John's Stats

Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 145.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 156.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.90 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 67.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 156.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.00 pts and allowed 67.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.90 pts and allowed 63.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	11-0	1031	799	232	7-0	4-0	11W
Georgia	10-1	1095	788	307	8-1	2-0	4W
LSU	9-1	885	706	179	6-1	3-0	1W
Missouri	10-2	1041	838	203	9-0	1-2	2W
Arkansas	9-2	989	805	184	8-1	1-1	4W
Texas A&M	8-3	1022	844	178	6-1	2-2	1W
Tennessee	8-3	892	722	170	7-2	1-1	1W
Alabama	8-3	1035	902	133	6-3	2-0	1W
Oklahoma	8-3	936	818	118	6-0	2-3	2W
Auburn	8-3	951	845	106	7-2	1-1	1W
Texas	8-4	1049	856	193	7-2	1-2	1W
Kentucky	7-4	927	730	197	7-3	0-1	2W
Florida	7-4	922	783	139	7-1	0-3	2W
South Carolina	7-4	862	750	112	7-1	0-3	1L
Ole Miss	7-4	829	745	84	7-1	0-3	2W
Mississippi State	6-5	874	864	10	5-3	1-2	2W

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	11-1	948	740	208	8-1	3-0	7W
Seton Hall	10-1	842	678	164	7-0	3-1	4W
Villanova	8-2	804	681	123	7-0	1-2	1W
Georgetown	8-3	860	810	50	6-1	2-2	2W
Butler	8-3	961	839	122	8-1	0-2	1L
St. John's	7-3	879	723	156	6-2	1-1	3W
DePaul	8-4	917	825	92	7-3	1-1	1L
Xavier	8-4	919	884	35	8-3	0-1	1L
Providence	7-5	1100	1016	84	6-1	1-4	1L
Creighton	6-5	844	783	61	5-1	1-4	1W
Marquette	5-7	937	921	16	5-4	0-3	3L

• 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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