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Moneyline Pick: St. John's (-220) - A
St. John’s co-captain at center has spurred a late-season surge, guiding the Red Storm on a two-game winning streak while Marquette endures a skid of three consecutive defeats. With the Golden Eagles’ starting center sidelined by a shoulder issue, Marquette’s interior defense looks vulnerable, especially considering St. John’s big man historically dominates this matchup. With Both teams playing for the Big East Championship, this game could really go either way. But given the Red Storm’s recent momentum, a key injury hampering Marquette’s depth, and the consistent high-scoring performances from St. John’s leading forward in past head-to-heads, St. John’s is favored to ride their wave of success. This pick earns a strong A grade for confidence and potential profit if it hits.
Over/Under Pick: Over 141.5, (-110) - B+
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St. John’s leading guard has been turning heads lately, pushing his team’s current winning streak to three and casting a shadow over Marquette’s recent back-to-back losses. Despite their 18-2-27-4 record, the Red Storm could face a setback if their starting forward remains out with a lingering knee issue. On the other side, Marquette (13-7-22-9) is hoping their injured center returns to shore up a vulnerable interior, especially given the Golden Eagles’ point guard’s past success of consistent 20-point outings against St. John’s. All signs point to both sides lighting up the scoreboard, making the Over 141.5 an appealing play with a B+ confidence rating and a respectable payoff on any standard wager.
Spread Pick: Marquette, +4.5 (-110) - B
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Marquette’s sharp-shooting backcourt returns at full strength, ready to rebound from its two-game skid despite missing a key reserve forward who remains sidelined with a lingering knee issue. Meanwhile, St. John’s rides a three-game surge boosted by a balanced offensive rotation, though one of its top rebounders is questionable due to a minor ankle sprain. Historically, the Red Storm has fared well in conference matchups at Madison Square Garden, yet the Golden Eagles have covered spreads on the road repeatedly in recent seasons. Banking on Marquette to keep this close with +4.5 presents a sound mid-tier wager: a B grade with moderate risk and a respectable payout if they soar above the expectations.
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