The St. John’s Red Storm and Georgetown Hoyas renew one of college basketball’s classic rivalries as they square off on Wednesday night. These two Big East conference foes will meet at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. with both seeking momentum early in Big East play. The Red Storm enters this game as the favorite, but they face a considerable test against the Hoyas tonight. Before tip-off, continue reading to get my St. John’s vs Georgetown prediction.
Our St. John’s vs Georgetown Pick
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: St. John’s Red Storm @ Georgetown Hoyas
- Date & Time: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- Broadcast: FS1
Key Storylines
St. John’s arrives in Washington with an 8–4 overall record and 1–0 in Big East play, seeking to build on a notable road win streak over Georgetown that dates back multiple seasons. This season, the Red Storm have excelled in transition scoring, ranking near the top of Division I in fastbreak points and thriving at the free-throw line. They are leading the Big East in free throw attempts and makes. Captain Zuby Ejiofor is a key contributor with averages around 14 points and 7 rebounds, while guards Ian Jackson and Dillon Mitchell are expected to be available after dealing with illness.
Georgetown is 9–4 with a 1–1 Big East record and they have a 7–1 record at home. The Hoyas have showcased offensive firepower recently, including a dominant 97–67 win in which Julius Halaifonua scored 20 points. Georgetown ranks well in assist-to-turnover ratio and takes care of the ball at a high level, but their offense has shown inconsistency at times and they must defend the transition game effectively to disrupt the Red Storm. Malik Mack and KJ Lewis lead the Hoyas’ offense, and Georgetown’s ability to limit opponent field goal percentage is a defensive strength.
This is the first true road game of the season for St. John’s, which is worth remembering going into this contest. The Red Storm could struggle in a true road environment here, even if their top contributors have some experience dealing with hostile environments in the Big East from previous years.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- St. John’s leads the all-time series and has won the last nine meetings against Georgetown.
- St. John’s is 5-5-1 against the spread so far this season.
- Georgetown is just 2-10 againt the spread entering Wednesday’s action.
- The under has hit in 8 of the 11 games for St. John’s this season.
- Georgetown is 8-4 to the over entering this matchup.
St. John’s vs Georgetown Model Projection
Final Thoughts
