Sat Jan 04 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## St. John’s Favored to Dominate Home Matchup Against Butler

**NEW YORK, NY** – The St. John’s Red Storm (11-3, 2-1 Big East) are heavily favored to defeat the Butler Bulldogs (7-7, 0-3 Big East) in their upcoming Big East clash this Saturday. The Red Storm, boasting a dominant 9-0 home record, are currently a 11.5-point favorite according to BETMGM, with the over/under set at 147.5 points.

St. John’s enters the game on a strong run, having won 7 of their last 10 games, averaging 81.9 points per contest. Their offensive prowess, particularly their three-point shooting (averaging 6.6 makes per game), will be a key factor against a Butler team that allows 7.0 three-pointers per game. However, Butler counters with strong three-point shooting themselves, averaging 8.4 makes per game against a St. John’s defense allowing 7.4.

Leading the charge for St. John’s is RJ Luis, who averages 16.3 points per game and shoots 46.2% from the field. Butler will rely on Jahmyl Telfort’s all-around contributions, with his averages of 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.

Butler, struggling in Big East play with a 0-3 record, will face a tough challenge against a St. John’s team that excels against strong opponents (10-3 record against teams with a winning percentage over .500). The Bulldogs’ recent 73-65 loss to Villanova highlights the uphill battle they face. The game promises to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams showcasing their offensive firepower. However, St. John’s home-court advantage and superior recent form point towards a comfortable victory for the Red Storm.

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