St. John's Edges Seton Hall in Close Contest
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Madison Square Garden
St. John's Red Storm 65, Seton Hall Pirates 60, 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 Seton Hall Pirates vs St. John's Red Storm?
St. John's Red Storm beat Seton Hall Pirates 65-60 at Madison Square Garden on January 20, 2026.
Who was favored in Seton Hall Pirates vs St. John's Red Storm?
St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -750 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup at Madison Square Garden, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Seton Hall Pirates 65-60. Both teams entered the game with identical records of 14-5, making this fixture a significant one in the NCAAB landscape. St. John's has been on a strong run, winning four consecutive games leading into this matchup, while Seton Hall faced challenges with a two-game losing streak.
St. John's recent form has been impressive, with an 8-2 record in their last ten games, averaging 83.9 points scored per game while allowing 71.7 points. Their home record stands at 4-1, and they have shown a strong scoring ability, particularly in their last five games, where they averaged 84.6 points. In their most recent outing, they secured a victory against the Villanova Wildcats with a score of 86-79.
On the other hand, Seton Hall's recent performance has been less favorable, with a 7-3 record in their last ten games and an average of 70.5 points scored while allowing 65.8. Their away record is solid at 4-0, but they struggled in their last two games, losing to Butler and UConn. Their last victory came against Georgetown, where they won 76-67.
Historically, St. John's has had the upper hand in their recent meetings with Seton Hall, winning both encounters in the previous season. They first met on January 19, 2025, where St. John's triumphed with a score of 79-51, and again on March 1, 2025, with a closer score of 71-61.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams would be keen to field their strongest lineups in such a crucial game.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had St. John's favored by a spread of -11.5, with a total set at 145.5. The moneyline odds were -750 for St. John's and 525 for Seton Hall, indicating a strong expectation for a home victory.
The game conditions were typical for a mid-January evening in New York, with a lively atmosphere at Madison Square Garden, adding to the excitement of the matchup. Fans witnessed a competitive game where scoring plays were crucial in the final moments. Key moments included free throws from Zuby Ejiofor and Oziyah Sellers, as well as driving layups from Dylan Darling and Tajuan Simpkins, which helped St. John's maintain their lead in the closing minutes.
Overall, this game showcased the resilience of St. John's as they continue to build momentum in the season, while Seton Hall will need to regroup and address their recent struggles.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SJU -11.5 | 145.5 o -110 / u -110 | Seton Hall Pirates +525 · St. John's Red Storm -750 |
Leaders
- PointsDillon Mitchell17St. John's Red Storm
- AssistsZuby Ejiofor6St. John's Red Storm
- ReboundsDillon Mitchell11St. John's Red Storm
- PointsAJ Staton-McCray16Seton Hall Pirates
- AssistsAdam Clark2Seton Hall Pirates
- ReboundsStephon Payne15Seton Hall Pirates
Recent form
St. John's Red Storm
Last 10: 8-2Streak W483.9 scored · 71.7 allowed per game4-1 at home
- 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
- W79-66vs DePaul Blue DemonsDec 17
- W91-64vs Iona GaelsDec 13
Seton Hall Pirates
Last 10: 7-3Streak L270.5 scored · 65.8 allowed per game4-0 away
- L66-77vs Butler BulldogsJan 17
- L64-69vs UConn HuskiesJan 14
- W76-67at Georgetown HoyasJan 10
- W56-54vs Creighton BluejaysJan 4
- W79-73at Marquette Golden EaglesDec 31
- L56-64vs Villanova WildcatsDec 24
- W72-67at Providence FriarsDec 19
- W81-59vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsDec 14
- W78-67at Kansas State WildcatsDec 6
- W77-61vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsDec 4
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 | Seton Hall Pirates | St. John's Red Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-58 | 21-59 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 5-13 | 2-12 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 17 |
| Free throws | 11-20 | 21-30 |
| Free throw % | 55 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 18 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 21 |
| Assists | 11 | 14 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 7 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 36 |
| Fouls | 25 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 84 | 14 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half36-30Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half38-30Tajuan Simpkins makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
- 1st Half38-31Ruben Prey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half38-32Ruben Prey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-32AJ Staton-McCray makes 23-foot three point jumper (Adam Clark assists)
- 2nd Half43-32Stephon Payne makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half44-32Adam Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-32Adam Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-32AJ Staton-McCray makes layup (Mike Williams assists)
- 2nd Half47-34Bryce Hopkins makes layup (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
- 2nd Half47-37Oziyah Sellers makes 23-foot three point jumper (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
- 2nd Half48-37Adam Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-39Bryce Hopkins makes 1-foot dunk (Dillon Mitchell assists)
- 2nd Half48-40Ruben Prey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-41Ruben Prey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-41Elijah Fisher makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-43Dillon Mitchell makes 0-foot alley oop dunk
- 2nd Half50-44Ruben Prey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-45Ruben Prey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-45Elijah Fisher makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-45Elijah Fisher makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-47Joson Sanon makes driving layup (Bryce Hopkins assists)
- 2nd Half52-49Dillon Mitchell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-49Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-50Dillon Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-52Joson Sanon makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half54-52Mike Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-53Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-55Dillon Mitchell makes layup (Ruben Prey assists)
- 2nd Half54-57Dylan Darling makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-57Stephon Payne makes layup (AJ Staton-McCray assists)
- 2nd Half56-58Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-59Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-61Dylan Darling makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-62Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-62Tajuan Simpkins makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-63Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-63Josh Rivera makes layup (Tajuan Simpkins assists)
- 2nd Half60-64Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-65Oziyah Sellers makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours St. John's Red Storm, below favours Seton Hall Pirates.
Venue
- Madison Square GardenNew York, NY
- Attendance13776
- OfficialsPat Driscoll, Ron Groover, Bill Covington Jr.
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