St. John’s will host Georgetown in a Big East matchup on Tuesday night. The Red Storm bounced back from a humiliating loss against UConn with a blowout win of their own over Villanova in their last game. They will try to build on that result here against a Georgetown team that is tied at the bottom of the Big East. Before Georgetown vs St. John’s tips off, continue reading to get my thoughts on the game, along with my best bet.
Our Georgetown vs St. John’s Pick
Pick: St. John’s Red Storm -15.5
Confidence: 2 out of 5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Georgetown Hoyas @ St. John’s Red Storm
- Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: Peacock
Key Storylines
- The Red Storm are near the top of the Big East standings with a 23‑6 record and have been strong on both ends of the floor this season.
- Georgetown comes into this game with a record below .500 at 13‑16 and will need to find energy on the road to challenge a ranked opponent in a hostile environment.
- St. John’s can tie things up with UConn at the top of the Big East standings with a win here, as a Red Storm win would draw them even with the Huskies at 17-2 in league play.
Key Players
St. John’s Red Storm
- Zuby Ejiofor – The forward consistently leads the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging over 15 points and 7 rebounds per game. He is the engine of St. John’s attack and also contributes assists and makes defensive plays.
- Ian Jackson – A scoring threat from the perimeter capable of hurting defenses with his three‑point shooting and slashing ability.
- Oziyah Sellers – Reliable scoring option in the rotation who has provided double‑figure point totals several times this season.
Georgetown Hoyas
- Malik Mack – The guard leads the Hoyas in assists, making him one of the primary offensive weapons on the team.
- KJ Lewis – A key scorer capable of creating his own shot and producing points in bunches. He averages a team-high 14.9 points per game.
- Thomas Sorber – A presence on the glass and interior who can help with rebounds and energy plays.
Stat Comparison
| Georgetown | St. John’s | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 74.6 | 82.6 |
| Points allowed per game | 73.8 | 70.8 |
| Team Field Goal % | 44% | 45% |
| Rebounds per game | 35.9 | 39.0 |
| Assists per game | 14.8 | 16.2 |
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- St. John’s has dominated the series recently and has won the last 10 meetings, including a 95‑83 win on December 31, 2025.
- St. John’s is 16-11-1 against the spread going into this matchup.
- Georgetown is 10-18 against the spread entering Tuesday night.
St. John’s vs Georgetown Model Projection
Score Projection: St. John’s 88 – Georgetown 67
Win Probability: St. John’s 75%, Georgetown 25%
Final Thoughts
This game is a prime opportunity for St. John’s to continue playing like one of the stronger teams in the Big East, while Georgetown tries to play spoiler in an uphill battle. The Red Storm’s offensive firepower and recent success over the Hoyas suggest they should prevail, especially at Madison Square Garden. I will lay the points with the Red Storm going into this contest from New York.
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