- Matchup: St. John’s Red Storm vs DePaul Blue Demons
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- Broadcasting On: ESPN+
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Wintrust Arena will host a thrilling clash between the DePaul Blue Demons (12-9) and the St. John’s Red Storm (16-5) this Tuesday.
In their previous outing, the St. John’s Red Storm secured a dominant victory over Butler, winning 92-70. The Red Storm achieved an impressive 56.3% shooting percentage (36 of 64) and nailed 9 of their 20 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free throw line, they were effective, converting 11 of 14 attempts for a success rate of 78.6%. The team gathered a total of 39 rebounds, 12 of which were offensive, and they registered 17 assists along with forcing 6 turnovers and securing 2 steals. On defense, St. John’s permitted Butler to shoot 43.6% from the floor, allowing 24 of 55 shots to go in. Butler managed 9 assists and recorded 3 steals, pulling in 27 rebounds (9 offensive, 18 defensive) without a single block. They struggled from the charity stripe, converting only 15 of 30 attempts for 50%. Butler also hit 7 out of 16 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, St. John’s recorded 20 while Butler tallied 17.
One standout player for St. John’s was Ian Jackson, who showcased his skills with a 45.5% shooting performance. He logged 25 minutes on the court, grabbing 5 rebounds and dishing out 3 assists while scoring 18 points on 5 of 11 shooting.
The St. John’s Red Storm enters this matchup with an overall record of 16-5. They average 11.3 turnovers and commit around 18.0 fouls per game. The team averages 38.6 rebounds per contest and has recorded 340 assists this season, ranking them 77th in the nation in assists. St. John’s boasts a 35.8% success rate from three-point range (162 of 453) and a 73.2% accuracy from the free throw line. They score an impressive 85.4 points per game, placing them 32nd in the country, while shooting 46.9% from the field.
Defensively, the Red Storm force an average of 14.5 turnovers per game while committing 20.6 personal fouls. They rank 73rd in the country for allowing assists to opponents, conceding a total of 253 this season. The Red Storm’s opponents shoot 42.6% (537 of 1,262) against them, and they allow an average of 34.2 rebounds per game. Opponents connect on 33.5% of their three-point attempts, and St. John’s ranks 152nd in points allowed per game (72.5).
In their last matchup, the DePaul Blue Demons fell short against Xavier, losing 68-66. DePaul grabbed 22 defensive rebounds along with 7 on the offensive end, totaling 29. They turned the ball over 9 times while recording 7 steals. Xavier committed 9 fouls, leading to just one charity stripe attempt for the Blue Demons, which they failed to convert. From downtown, DePaul made 8 out of 24 attempts (33.3%) and shot 29 for 59 overall, giving them a shooting percentage of 49.2%. They allowed Xavier to convert 23 of 50 attempts from the floor (46.0%) and allowed 29 rebounds overall (5 offensive).
CJ Gunn contributed significantly for the Blue Demons, scoring 19 points in 29 minutes and recording 2 assists. He shot 7 of 15 for a rate of 46.7%, alongside 5 rebounds.
With a current record of 12-9, the DePaul Blue Demons boast an offensive shooting percentage of 44.3%, ranking them 244th in NCAA Division 1. They have accumulated 1,527 points this season (72.7 per game) and bring down 33.7 rebounds per game. The Blue Demons average 15.8 assists per contest, ranking 88th in the nation, but they also average 12.1 turnovers per game. They commit 18.3 fouls each game and have a free throw shooting percentage of 69.8%.
Defensively, DePaul permits 34.9% shooting from three-point range (136 of 390) and allows opponents to convert 71.1% of their free throw attempts. They average 13.9 assists allowed and 34.3 rebounds per game, ranking 222nd and 175th, respectively, in those categories. DePaul is ranked 73rd in Division 1 for points per game allowed (69.5) and forces opponents into 12.7 turnovers per game while allowing 42.6% shooting from the field (116th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious tonight against the spread in this NCAA showdown?
Prediction: Back DePaul
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