- Matchup: Seton Hall Pirates vs St. John’s Red Storm
- Event Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Tuesday, the St. John’s Red Storm (13-5) will face off against the Seton Hall Pirates (14-4) at the iconic Madison Square Garden.
In their previous clash, the Seton Hall Pirates suffered a defeat against Butler, falling 77-66. The Pirates committed 27 fouls compared to Butler’s 19. From beyond the arc, they managed only 4 of 18 attempts. Butler excelled at the free-throw line, converting 33 of 41 shots for an impressive 80.5%. They also secured 24 rebounds (4 offensive, 20 defensive) but recorded no blocked shots. Butler completed the match with 7 assists and stole the ball 8 times. Defensively, Seton Hall allowed a shooting percentage of 45.5% (20 out of 44). The Pirates tallied 11 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and made 5 steals. On the boards, they secured a total of 43 rebounds, with 20 being offensive. From the charity stripe, Seton Hall hit 17 of 25, totaling a conversion rate of 68.0%. Overall, they concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 35.9% (23 of 64) and made 3 of 17 from three-point range.
A standout player for Seton Hall was A.J. Staton-McCray, who recorded 17 points while shooting 4 of 10. He played for 31 minutes and grabbed 3 rebounds, achieving a field goal percentage of 40.0% and adding 1 assist.
The Pirates enter this matchup with a record of 14-4, averaging 10.9 turnovers per game, along with 19.2 personal fouls committed per game. As a unit, they are securing 37.2 rebounds and have compiled a total of 243 assists, ranking 250th in the nation for assist numbers. They have converted 30.7% of their three-point attempts (92 of 300) and average 73.7% from the free-throw line. With an average of 72.8 points per game (ranking 276th in the nation) and a shooting percentage of 43.4% from the field, the Pirates aim to improve in their next encounter.
On defense, the Pirates have been effective, forcing an average of 14.8 turnovers per game while allowing 18.9 personal fouls. They currently rank 21st among NCAA teams in assists allowed, having yielded 195 assists this season. Opponents are shooting 39.5% against them (368 of 932) and averaging 33.4 rebounds per game. They limit opponents to 31.1% from deep and rank 8th in the nation for points allowed per game (63.8).
The St. John’s Red Storm secured a victory in their last outing, defeating Villanova 86-79. In terms of rebounding, St. John’s allowed Villanova to collect 27 total rebounds (7 offensive). The Red Storm excelled from beyond the arc, shooting 42.3% with 11 of 26 made. They also converted 18 of 24 free throws for a 75.0% success rate. Villanova shot 46.3% from the floor, hitting 25 of 54 attempts. St. John’s finished the game with 30 of 58 shooting, achieving a 51.7% field goal percentage. Their three-point shooting was less successful, hitting 5 of 15 for 33.3%. With 21 fouls committed by Villanova, the Red Storm capitalized with a total of 31 free throw attempts. They turned the ball over 8 times but also generated 8 steals during the game, while grabbing 18 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards, leading to a total of 28 rebounds.
Bryce Hopkins was a key contributor for St. John’s, accumulating 20 points in 36 minutes with 2 assists. He made 6 of 14 shots, achieving a field goal percentage of 42.9%, and added 6 rebounds.
St. John’s has an overall record of 13-5 this season. Offensively, they shoot 46.8% from the field, ranking 108th in the nation. The Red Storm have scored 1,548 points this season, averaging 86.0 points per game, while also securing 38.3 rebounds. They average 16.2 assists (79th in the nation) and turn the ball over 11.7 times per game, committing an average of 18.3 fouls while converting 73.7% of their free throws.
Defensively, St. John’s allows a three-point shooting percentage of 32.4% (124 of 383) and opponents are converting 75.5% of free throws against them. They permit 11.8 assists and 34.2 rebounds per game, ranking 63rd and 164th respectively in the nation. In points allowed, the Red Storm rank 157th with 72.8 points given up per game. They force an average of 15.2 turnovers and have allowed opponents to shoot 42.5% from the field, ranking 124th in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Lean towards Seton Hall
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