The St. John’s Red Storm, ranked #17, will play against the Marquette Golden Eagles. This Big East conference game will take place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The game is set for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on TNT.
St. John’s is favored with a -9.5 spread and a 20-5 record this season. Marquette, with a 9-17 record, has a +9.5 spread. St. John’s holds a moneyline of -477, while Marquette’s is +345. The over/under for the game is set at 157.5 points.
St. John’s Red Storm Team Preview
St. John’s Red Storm is having a strong season with a record of 20-5. They are ranked #17 in the AP rankings and play in the Big East Conference. Their away record is 7-2, showing they can perform well on the road.
In their recent games, the Red Storm won against Providence, Xavier, and Connecticut. They have an average of 84.3 points per game, ranking them 33rd in the nation. Their field goal percentage is 46.0%, but they excel in free throws, making 19.8 per game.
Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins are standout players for St. John’s. Ejiofor averages 16.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, while Hopkins adds 13.6 points and 5.8 rebounds. Their recent success includes a 10-game winning streak in straight-up betting trends.
Marquette Golden Eagles Team Preview
Marquette Golden Eagles have been strong at home this season. They hold a record of 9 wins and 5 losses when playing on their home court. This shows they have a better chance of winning at home compared to their overall season record.
In their recent games, Marquette Golden Eagles faced tough opponents. They lost to Xavier Musketeers and Villanova Wildcats, but they did secure a win against Butler Bulldogs. The win against Butler saw them score 70 points while holding Butler to 55 points.
Key players for the team include Nigel James Jr. and Royce Parham. Nigel James Jr. averages 15.8 points per game, while Royce Parham averages 12.4 points. These players contribute significantly to the team’s overall performance.
Betting Prediction
St. John’s has shown strong performance throughout the season. They have won their last 10 games and are 20-5 overall. As favorites, they have a 19-3 record, making them reliable in this role.
Looking at the point spread, St. John’s is favored by 9.5 points. They have covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games. Their ability to score 84.3 points per game gives them a good chance to cover this spread against Marquette.
Marquette struggles when playing as the underdog, winning only 1 of 14 games. Their defense allows 76.0 points per game, which could be problematic against a high-scoring team like St. John’s. This makes covering the 9.5-point spread challenging for Marquette.
- Pick: St. John’s -9.5
