Marquette Golden Eagles vs St. John's Red Storm Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday January 13 2026
Marquette vs St. John's picks are in focus as these Big East rivals meet again in a matchup that has leaned heavily one way in recent seasons. This game stands out for bettors digging into sharp college basketball picks, especially with Marquette struggling to score and both teams trending toward lower totals.
TLDR - Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: St. John's -13.5
- Total Pick: Under 157
- Projected Final Score: St. John's 84, Marquette 69
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Stats to Know and Betting Trends for Marquette vs St. John's
- St. John's won all three meetings last season, including a 16-point win in the Big East Tournament.
- Marquette has lost seven of its last eight games.
- The Eagles are 2-7 against the spread in their last nine games.
- The under is 5-2 in Marquette’s last seven games.
- The under is 8-2 in St. John’s last ten games.
- Marquette is shooting 28.6 percent from three-point range in conference play.
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Team | Spread |
|---|---|
| Marquette | +13.5 (-102) |
| St. John's | -13.5 (-120) |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | Marquette | St. John's |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12 | 02:52:38 PM | +15.5 -110 | -15.5 -110 |
| 01/12 | 05:12:22 PM | +15.5 -115 | -15.5 -105 |
| 01/12 | 05:15:05 PM | +14.5 -110 | -14.5 -110 |
| 01/12 | 09:56:49 PM | +13.5 -102 | -13.5 -120 |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12 | 02:52:39 PM | 155 -115 | 155 -105 |
| 01/12 | 08:47:37 PM | 155 -110 | 155 -110 |
| 01/12 | 09:27:43 PM | 155 -115 | 155 -105 |
| 01/13 | 08:43:20 AM | 157 -110 | 157 -110 |
| 01/13 | 08:43:25 AM | 157 -108 | 157 -112 |
Marquette vs St. John's Game Preview and Analysis
St. John’s has had Marquette’s number recently, winning all three meetings last season and doing so by comfortable margins. That trend lines up with current form, as the Red Storm are coming off back-to-back road wins at Butler and Creighton.
Marquette continues to struggle on the offensive end. The Golden Eagles have dropped seven of their last eight games, and their shooting numbers in conference play tell the story. They are hitting just 28.6 percent from three-point range and 64.0 percent from the free throw line, which makes it hard to keep pace against quality competition.
One area where Marquette has held steady is ball security. Freshman point guard Nigel James has done a solid job handling pressure, and Marquette has limited turnovers even against elite defensive teams. That matters here because both teams thrive on forcing mistakes, but fewer turnovers usually mean fewer transition chances.
If this game turns into a half-court battle, it favors St. John’s. With Marquette’s scoring issues and both teams comfortable slowing things down, the under remains the most attractive angle.
Key Injuries and Notes (MU / SJU)
- MU: No major injuries reported.
- SJU: No major injuries reported.
Final Score Prediction
- Final Score: St. John's 84, Marquette 69
ATS and Total Picks
- Spread: St. John's -13.5
- Total: Under 157
