St. John's vs. Butler Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 6

Updated Jan. 6, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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Big East foes meet when the St. John's Red Storm (9-5, 2-1 Big East) visit the Butler Bulldogs (10-5, 1-3 Big East) at Hinkle Fieldhouse, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

The Red Storm take the court as 4.5-point favorites against the Bulldogs. The matchup's point total is set at 164.5.

Continue reading to get the details ahead of wagering on the St. John's-Butler matchup.

St. John's vs. Butler How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Red Storm vs Bulldogs Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Red Storm	-4.5	-110	-110	164.5	-109	-111	-203	+167

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St. John's vs. Butler Prediction

Pick ATS: Butler (+4.5)
Pick OU: Under (164.5)
Prediction: St. John's 80, Butler 79

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St. John's vs. Butler Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Red Storm 84, Bulldogs 80.
The Red Storm have a 67.0% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Bulldogs hold a 37.5% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

St. John's has compiled a 6-8-0 record against the spread this season.
Butler has put together a 9-6-0 ATS record so far this season.
St. John's has been favored by 4.5 points or more 12 times this season, and covered the spread in five of those matchups.
Butler is 3-1 ATS this year when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

Five times so far this season, the Red Storm and their opponent have combined for more than 164.5 points.
So far this year, four Bulldogs games have featured over 164.5 points scored.
The over/under for this game is 164.5 points, 5.9 fewer than the scoring average of the two teams combined.

Key Moneyline Facts

St. John's has won 75% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (9-3).
Butler has been underdogs in four games this season and won one (25%) of those contests.
When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -203 or shorter, St. John's has a record of 9-3 (75% win percentage).
Butler has a record of 1-3 when it is set as the underdog by +167 or more by oddsmakers this season.

St. John's vs. Butler: Recent Results

Red Storm vs Bulldogs Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/13/2025	Red Storm	-12.5	145.5	-990	+637	78-57 STJOHN
2/26/2025	Red Storm	-5.5	152.5	-260	+210	76-70 STJOHN
1/4/2025	Red Storm	-11.5	148	-746	+523	70-62 STJOHN

St. John's vs. Butler: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	St. John's	Butler
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	85.4 (51)	85 (59)
Points Allowed (Rank)	72.9 (171)	74.9 (222)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.1 (23)	12.7 (11)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.2 (163)	8.1 (170)
Assists (Rank)	16 (96)	16.9 (62)
Turnovers (Rank)	12.3 (239)	11.2 (151)

St. John's 2025-26 Key Players

Red Storm Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Zuby Ejiofor	14	15.9	7.9	3	1.1	2.4	0.6
Bryce Hopkins	14	13.1	5.1	2.5	1.1	0.5	0.9
Ian Jackson	14	11.4	2.8	1.4	0.6	0.2	1.8
Oziyah Sellers	14	10.6	3.1	2	0.5	0.4	1.7
Joson Sanon	14	10.3	3.6	0.7	0.9	0.2	1.5

Butler 2025-26 Key Players

Bulldogs Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Michael Ajayi	15	16.3	12.3	3	1.1	1	0.6
Finley Bizjack	15	16	1.8	2.3	0.8	0.1	2.3
Jamie Kaiser Jr.	14	10.4	5.1	1.3	1.2	0.1	1.4
Jalen Jackson	6	9.5	3.5	3.8	1.3	0.2	0.3
Evan Haywood	15	8.3	2.2	1.4	0.5	0.1	2.1