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.

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	28-6	2773	2379	394	18-3	10-3	6W
Kentucky	21-13	2746	2510	236	16-6	5-7	1L

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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.

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St. John's vs Kentucky 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.

The St. John's odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -104 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 51% chance of winning. The market suggests that Kentucky are least likely to win at -115.

There is a spread of 1.5 and total points has a line of 154.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 154.5 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

-104

Kentucky

-115

Point Spread

St. John's +1.5

-122

Kentucky -1.5

-100

Total Points

Under 154.5

-105

Over 154.5

-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.

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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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
Florida	26-7	2864	2376	488	18-3	8-4	1L
Arkansas	26-8	3058	2723	335	20-3	6-5	5W
Vanderbilt	26-8	2936	2557	379	15-3	11-5	1L
Alabama	23-9	2935	2671	264	15-6	8-3	1L
Georgia	22-10	2874	2533	341	15-6	7-4	1L
Tennessee	22-11	2622	2289	333	16-5	6-6	1L
Texas A&M	21-11	2807	2546	261	14-5	7-6	1L
Missouri	20-12	2549	2411	138	15-4	5-8	3L
Kentucky	21-13	2746	2510	236	16-6	5-7	1L
Texas	18-14	2681	2458	223	13-7	5-7	3L
Oklahoma	19-15	2813	2621	192	13-5	6-10	1L
Auburn	17-16	2730	2620	110	14-6	3-10	1L
LSU	15-17	2606	2512	94	10-9	5-8	4L
Ole Miss	15-20	2656	2664	-8	9-9	6-11	1L
Mississippi State	13-19	2484	2618	-134	9-10	4-9	6L
South Carolina	13-19	2398	2447	-49	11-8	2-11	1L

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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