NCAAB · Final

St. John's Defeats Butler 84-70 at Hinkle Fieldhouse

Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Hinkle Fieldhouse

St. John's Red Storm 84, 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 St. John's Red Storm vs Butler Bulldogs?

St. John's Red Storm beat Butler Bulldogs 84-70 at Hinkle Fieldhouse on January 6, 2026.

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

St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at Hinkle Fieldhouse, St. John's Red Storm secured an 84-70 victory over the Butler Bulldogs. This win marks St. John's fourth consecutive triumph over Butler, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 since the 2025 season. The game showcased the offensive prowess of St. John's, who averaged 80.2 points in their last ten games, compared to Butler's 81.3.

Butler entered the game with a home record of 10-6 and had been struggling recently, losing their last two games. Their performance in the last ten games was 6-4, with an average of 81.3 points scored and 76.0 allowed. In contrast, St. John's had a slightly better away record of 10-5, with a recent record of 6-4, averaging 80.2 points scored and 73.4 allowed.

In their last five games, Butler managed a record of 2-3, scoring an average of 74.8 points while allowing 72.6. Their last two games ended in losses, including a significant defeat against Villanova, where they lost 67-85. St. John's, on the other hand, had a record of 3-2 in their last five, with notable wins against Georgetown and Harvard, but faced a setback against Providence in their most recent outing, losing 71-77.

The game was closely contested in the first half, but St. John's pulled away in the second half, highlighted by scoring plays from players like Ruben Prey and Oziyah Sellers. Their ability to capitalize on Butler's defensive lapses proved crucial in maintaining their lead. Butler's scoring was led by Finley Bizjack, who made several key layups, but it wasn't enough to close the gap as St. John's continued to extend their advantage.

St. John's came into the game as 4.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a total set at 162.5. The odds reflected their recent form and performance, as they were seen as the stronger side. The conditions at Hinkle Fieldhouse were typical for indoor basketball, with no significant weather factors impacting the game.

In terms of injuries, there were no specific mentions in the block that would have affected either team significantly. Both teams were expected to field their regular lineups, which added to the anticipation of the matchup.

Overall, viewers were treated to a display of offensive basketball, with St. John's showcasing their ability to score efficiently while Butler struggled to keep pace. The final score of 84-70 not only reflects the outcome of the game but also highlights the ongoing challenges Butler faces as they look to regain their footing in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SJU -4.5	162.5 o -115 / u -105	St. John's Red Storm -198 · Butler Bulldogs +164

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Leaders

PointsFinley Bizjack21Butler Bulldogs
AssistsMichael Ajayi5Butler Bulldogs
ReboundsMichael Ajayi9Butler Bulldogs
PointsZuby Ejiofor18St. John's Red Storm
AssistsDillon Mitchell5St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsDillon Mitchell7St. John's Red Storm

Recent form

Butler Bulldogs

Last 10: 6-4Streak L281.3 scored · 76 allowed per game5-2 at home

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
W113-110vs Providence FriarsDec 13
L68-77vs Boise State BroncosDec 6
W84-68vs Eastern Michigan EaglesDec 3
W94-69vs Wright State RaidersNov 28
W80-73at Virginia CavaliersNov 23

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 6-4Streak L180.2 scored · 73.4 allowed per game2-2 away

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
W63-58vs Ole Miss RebelsDec 7
L74-85at Auburn TigersNov 27
W96-81at Baylor BearsNov 25
L82-83vs Iowa State CyclonesNov 24

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	St. John's Red Storm	Butler Bulldogs
Field goals	33-66	24-48
Field goal %	50	50
Three-pointers	7-19	7-17
Three-point %	37	41
Free throws	11-15	15-18
Free throw %	73	83
Rebounds	28	34
Offensive rebounds	7	6
Defensive rebounds	21	28
Assists	16	11
Steals	12	3
Blocks	4	1
Turnovers	5	21
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	27	5
Fast-break points	18	13
Points in the paint	44	24
Fouls	20	16
Largest lead	17	7
Lead changes	5	5
Time in front	53	30

How the scoring went

1st Half39-42Finley Bizjack makes 20-foot step back jumpshot
1st Half42-42Ruben Prey makes 23-foot three point jumper (Lefteris Liotopoulos assists)
2nd Half42-44Yame Butler makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Drayton Jones assists)
2nd Half45-44Bryce Hopkins makes 26-foot three point jumper (Oziyah Sellers assists)
2nd Half46-44Ian Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-44Ian Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-44Oziyah Sellers makes driving layup (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half49-46Yame Butler makes 11-foot jumper (Michael Ajayi assists)
2nd Half51-46Bryce Hopkins makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half51-48Michael Ajayi makes driving layup
2nd Half52-48Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-48Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-48Bryce Hopkins makes 5-foot dunk
2nd Half55-50Azavier Robinson makes driving layup
2nd Half57-50Oziyah Sellers makes driving layup
2nd Half59-50Ruben Prey makes 4-foot jumper
2nd Half59-51Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-52Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-54Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor makes driving layup
2nd Half61-54Bryce Hopkins makes layup
2nd Half63-54Zuby Ejiofor makes layup (Joson Sanon assists)
2nd Half66-54Ian Jackson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Bryce Hopkins assists)
2nd Half68-54Dillon Mitchell makes driving layup
2nd Half68-57Evan Haywood makes 25-foot three point jumper (Michael Ajayi assists)
2nd Half69-57Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-57Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-57Bryce Hopkins makes layup
2nd Half74-57Bryce Hopkins makes layup
2nd Half74-59Michael Ajayi makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half76-59Dillon Mitchell makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half76-60Drayton Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-61Drayton Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-61Ruben Prey makes layup (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half78-63Finley Bizjack makes driving layup
2nd Half80-63Ian Jackson makes driving layup (Bryce Hopkins assists)
2nd Half80-65Yohan Traore makes layup (Azavier Robinson assists)
2nd Half82-65Oziyah Sellers makes 20-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half82-67Finley Bizjack makes driving layup
2nd Half84-67Oziyah Sellers makes 18-foot jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half84-70Finley Bizjack makes 25-foot three point jumper (Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor assists)