NCAAB · Final

St. John's Dominates Butler in Convincing Win

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Madison Square Garden

St. John's Red Storm 92, Butler Bulldogs 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Butler Bulldogs vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm beat Butler Bulldogs 92-70 at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2026.

Who was favored in Butler Bulldogs vs St. John's Red Storm?

St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1000 (about 91% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Butler Bulldogs 92-70 at Madison Square Garden on January 29, 2026. This victory marked the Red Storm's sixth consecutive win, solidifying their strong position in the NCAAB landscape. St. John's showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 82.2 points in their last ten games, while Butler has struggled with an average of 77.0 points in the same span.

The Red Storm entered the game with a home record of 16-5, having won eight of their last ten games, with a notable winning streak of six games. Their recent form has been impressive, with an average of 84.2 points scored and 72.6 points allowed in their last five outings. St. John's has been particularly dominant at home, where they have a record of 3-1 in their last four games.

Butler, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results, holding a 13-8 record overall and a 5-5 record in their last ten games. They came into this match on a three-game winning streak, but their away record has been less favorable, with just one win in their last four away games. In their last five games, Butler has averaged 79.2 points scored while allowing 79.0 points, indicating a struggle on the defensive end.

Historically, St. John's has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with Butler, winning all four of their last encounters. This includes a victory earlier in the month on January 7, where St. John's won decisively with a score of 84-70. The previous matchups have seen St. John's consistently outperform Butler, with scores of 78-57 and 76-70 in earlier meetings during the 2025 season.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams have had to navigate the challenges that come with a long season. The absence of key players can often influence the outcome of such fixtures, and it remains a crucial aspect for teams as they approach the latter stages of the season.

The betting market reflected St. John's strong form, with DraftKings setting the spread at -12.5 in favor of the Red Storm. The total for the game was set at 158.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair. St. John's money line was priced at -1000, while Butler's was set at 650, highlighting the disparity in confidence between the two teams.

The game was played under typical indoor basketball conditions at Madison Square Garden, a venue known for its electric atmosphere. Fans witnessed a display of skill and strategy, particularly from St. John's, who executed their plays effectively. The Red Storm's Ian Jackson made significant contributions, including a 25-foot three-point step back jump shot and several key layups that helped maintain their lead throughout the game.

As the game progressed, St. John's continued to extend their lead, with notable scoring plays from players like Jamie Kaiser Jr. and Sadiku Ibine Ayo. The Bulldogs fought valiantly but struggled to keep pace with the Red Storm's offensive onslaught, ultimately succumbing to a decisive defeat.

Overall, this match served as a testament to St. John's current form and their ability to dominate at home, while Butler will need to reassess their strategies moving forward to improve their away performances.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SJU -12.5	158.5 o -112 / u -108	Butler Bulldogs +650 · St. John's Red Storm -1000

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Leaders

PointsIan Jackson18St. John's Red Storm
AssistsZuby Ejiofor5St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsDillon Mitchell13St. John's Red Storm
PointsMichael Ajayi19Butler Bulldogs
AssistsMichael Ajayi2Butler Bulldogs
ReboundsMichael Ajayi11Butler Bulldogs

Recent form

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 8-2Streak W682.2 scored · 73 allowed per game3-1 at home

W88-83at Xavier MusketeersJan 24
W65-60vs Seton Hall PiratesJan 21
W86-79at Villanova WildcatsJan 18
W92-68vs Marquette Golden EaglesJan 13
W90-73at Creighton BluejaysJan 10
W84-70at Butler BulldogsJan 7
L71-77vs Providence FriarsJan 3
W95-83at Georgetown HoyasJan 1
W85-59vs Harvard CrimsonDec 23
L66-78at Kentucky WildcatsDec 20

Butler Bulldogs

Last 10: 5-5Streak W377 scored · 75.8 allowed per game1-3 away

W87-76vs Marquette Golden EaglesJan 24
W87-80vs DePaul Blue DemonsJan 21
W77-66at Seton Hall PiratesJan 17
L75-89at Xavier MusketeersJan 14
L70-84vs St. John's Red StormJan 7
L67-85vs Villanova WildcatsJan 3
L85-89at Creighton BluejaysDec 31
W101-52vs NJIT HighlandersDec 22
W61-58vs Northwestern WildcatsDec 20
L60-79at UConn HuskiesDec 17

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	Butler Bulldogs	St. John's Red Storm
Field goals	24-55	36-64
Field goal %	44	56
Three-pointers	7-16	9-20
Three-point %	44	45
Free throws	15-30	11-14
Free throw %	50	79
Rebounds	31	41
Offensive rebounds	13	13
Defensive rebounds	18	28
Assists	9	17
Steals	3	2
Blocks	1	8
Turnovers	6	5
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	10
Fast-break points	9	11
Points in the paint	32	46
Fouls	17	20
Largest lead	0	29
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-53Michael Ajayi makes layup (Finley Bizjack assists)
2nd Half43-53Michael Ajayi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-55Zuby Ejiofor makes layup
2nd Half43-56Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half45-56Finley Bizjack makes driving layup (Michael Ajayi assists)
2nd Half45-58Joson Sanon makes 22-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half45-60Oziyah Sellers makes 21-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half45-63Joson Sanon makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half46-63Michael Ajayi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-65Ruben Prey makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half48-65Drayton Jones makes 3-foot dunk (Evan Haywood assists)
2nd Half48-66Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-67Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-68Ruben Prey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-68Michael Ajayi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-68Michael Ajayi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-71Joson Sanon makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half51-71Michael Ajayi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-73Dillon Mitchell makes driving layup
2nd Half53-73Finley Bizjack makes driving layup
2nd Half53-75Bryce Hopkins makes driving layup
2nd Half55-75Azavier Robinson makes driving layup
2nd Half58-75Finley Bizjack makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half58-77Zuby Ejiofor makes 1-foot dunk (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half59-77Azavier Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-77Azavier Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-78Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-79Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-80Ian Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-81Ian Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-81Yohan Traore makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-83Sadiku Ibine Ayo makes driving layup
2nd Half61-86Ian Jackson makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half63-86Jamie Kaiser Jr. makes layup (Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor assists)
2nd Half63-88Ian Jackson makes 5-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half63-89Ian Jackson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half63-92Sadiku Ibine Ayo makes 24-foot three point jumper (Lefteris Liotopoulos assists)
2nd Half65-92Yame Butler makes driving layup
2nd Half68-92Evan Haywood makes 25-foot three point jumper (Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor assists)
2nd Half70-92Jackson Keith makes driving layup