- Matchup: Butler Bulldogs vs St. John’s Red Storm
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The St. John’s Red Storm (15-5) aim to secure a win against the Butler Bulldogs (13-7) at Madison Square Garden this Wednesday.
In their most recent outing, the Butler Bulldogs triumphed over Marquette, concluding the game with a score of 87-76. Butler showcased a commendable 50.9% field goal accuracy (29 out of 57) and made 6 of 19 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were successful 23 of 31 times, yielding a 74.2% success rate. Rebounding was notable too, as they secured a total of 25 boards, including 7 on the offensive end. Additionally, the Bulldogs contributed 18 assists and forced 14 turnovers while snatching 11 steals. On the defensive end, Butler allowed Marquette to achieve a 49.2% shooting rate from the field, converting 31 out of 63 attempts. Marquette registered 16 assists and managed 9 steals. In terms of rebounding, they totaled 24 (6 on the offensive side), but did not record a single block. At the charity stripe, Marquette ended with 64.3%, making 9 of 14 shots, and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 27 attempts. In terms of fouls, Butler recorded 12, while Marquette tallied 19.
A standout player was Finley Bizjack, who scored 28 points on 6 of 13 shooting, played for 37 minutes, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists, finishing with a shooting percentage of 46.2%.
The Bulldogs enter this matchup with a record of 13-7 for the season. They average 12.1 turnovers per game and commit 15.1 personal fouls. Team statistics show that Butler is averaging 39.4 rebounds per game and has recorded 327 assists, ranking them 75th in NCAA basketball for passing efficiency. Their three-point shooting stands at 34.2% (154 of 450), and they hit 71.4% of free throws. Butler averages 83.6 points per game, placing them 57th nationally, while shooting 47.0% from the field.
On the defensive front, Butler forces 11.6 turnovers per game while averaging 21.3 personal fouls. With a ranking of 256th in Division I for allowing assists, they have surrendered 294 assists this season. Their opponents shoot 44.0% against them (576 of 1,310), while the Bulldogs allow an average of 34.3 rebounds per game and grant 30.7% success on three-pointers. They rank 242nd nationally for points allowed, conceding 75.9 per game.
In their previous contest, the St. John’s Red Storm secured an 88-83 win over Xavier. On the glass, St. John’s allowed Xavier to grab 30 rebounds (3 offensive). They excelled with a 42.9% three-point percentage, hitting 9 of 21 attempts, and were successful 16 of 19 times from the free-throw line, totaling 84.2%. The Red Storm permitted Xavier to shoot 47.5% from the floor, allowing them to score on 29 of 61 attempts. St. John’s finished the game shooting 48.5% from the floor (33 of 68) and made 7 of their 18 three-point attempts (38.9%). They capitalized on 15 of their free-throw attempts, achieving a 65.2% rate. In terms of fouls, Xavier registered 21, leading to St. John’s making 23 attempts from the line. Throughout the game, St. John’s forced 9 turnovers while executing 8 steals and finishing with 36 boards overall (25 defensive, 11 offensive).
Bryce Hopkins emerged as a key contributor for the Red Storm, shooting 7 of 17 for a 41.2% field goal percentage, contributing 8 rebounds and finishing with 18 points over 37 minutes of play.
The St. John’s Red Storm boasts a record of 15-5 this season. They average 17.9 personal fouls per game and convert 73.1% of their free throw attempts. Their assist average is 16.2 per game (ranking 77th nationally), while they commit 11.6 turnovers. This season, St. John’s has scored 1,701 points (85.1 per game) and gathers 38.5 rebounds per contest, shooting 46.4% from the field, positioning them 124th in NCAA statistics.
Defensively, St. John’s allows a 33.1% shooting rate from beyond the arc (138 of 417) and their opponents convert 74.9% from the charity stripe. They allow an average of 12.2 assists and 34.4 rebounds per game, ranking 90th and 177th respectively, and they sit at 152nd for points allowed, conceding 72.7 points per game. The Red Storm forces 15.0 turnovers per game and allows opponents a 42.5% shooting rate, which ranks 110th in college basketball.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take St. John’s
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