UConn vs. St. John's odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 25 from proven model
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Daniel Kohn
February 25, 2026
AI-Generated Deep Dive Summary
The highly anticipated college basketball matchup between No. 15 St. John's Red Storm and No. 6 UConn Huskies is set to determine first place in the Big East conference. Both teams enter the game with strong records, but St. John's boasts an impressive 13-game winning streak on the road, while UConn has a solid home record of its own. With tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Conn., this clash promises to be a thrilling showdown.
St. John's comes into the game riding momentum from an 81-52 victory over Creighton, extending their winning streak to 13 games. Their road success continues to shine, with an undefeated 8-0 record away from home this season. Meanwhile, UConn has been slightly inconsistent, winning three out of their last five games, including a hard-fought 73-63 win at Villanova. The Huskies' home court advantage is significant, as they've won 13 of their 15 games played there.
SportsLine's Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times and predicts an exciting contest with a projected total of 149 points, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5 in nearly 60% of its simulations. The model also highlights St. John's potential offensive strength, projecting three players to score at least 10.7 points each, led by Zuby Eliofor's expected 15.1 points. On the UConn side, Solo Ball is projected to lead the team with 16.2 points, as the Huskies are expected to have five players scoring 12.6 or more points.
Betting enthusiasts will find UConn a 5.5-point favorite, while the over/under total stands at 144.5 points. The model's data suggests that the Over is likely to hit, as it has done
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/25/2026