NCAAB · Final

St. John's Tops DePaul in NCAAB Clash

Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Wintrust Arena

St. John's Red Storm 68, DePaul Blue Demons 56, 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 DePaul Blue Demons?

St. John's Red Storm beat DePaul Blue Demons 68-56 at Wintrust Arena on February 3, 2026.

Who was favored in St. John's Red Storm vs DePaul Blue Demons?

St. John's Red Storm were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -500 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 68-56 at Wintrust Arena. This victory extends St. John's winning streak to eight games, solidifying their strong position in the league. The Red Storm, now boasting a record of 18-5, showcased their offensive prowess throughout the game, while DePaul's struggles continued, leaving them with a 12-12 record.

St. John's has been in impressive form, winning nine of their last ten games. Their scoring average during this stretch has been a remarkable 84.8 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 72.2 points. In contrast, DePaul has struggled recently, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, averaging 67.6 points scored and allowing 70.2 points. The Blue Demons have lost their last two games, further compounding their difficulties.

At home, DePaul has a record of 4-1 in their last five games, but their overall away performance has been dismal, with an away record of 0-5. St. John's, on the other hand, has been dominant on the road, winning all five of their last away games.

In terms of their head-to-head encounters, St. John's has had the upper hand, winning all three previous meetings against DePaul this season and last. The most recent matchup prior to this game was on December 17, 2025, where St. John's triumphed 79-66. The previous two encounters also saw St. John's emerge victorious, further establishing their dominance over DePaul.

The injury situation did not significantly impact either team for this game, allowing both squads to field their primary players. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored St. John's with a spread of 9.5 points and a moneyline of -500, while DePaul was listed at +380. The total for the game was set at 145.5 points, reflecting expectations of a competitive scoring affair.

The conditions at Wintrust Arena were conducive for basketball, with no significant weather factors affecting play. Fans could expect a high-paced game, given St. John's recent scoring averages and DePaul's need to push the tempo to stay competitive.

As the game unfolded, St. John's maintained control, with key contributions from their players. The scoring plays highlighted the effectiveness of their offense, particularly in the second half, where they capitalized on free throws and executed well from beyond the arc.

Overall, this matchup underscored the contrasting trajectories of both programs, with St. John's solidifying their status as a formidable contender while DePaul continues to seek answers to their ongoing struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SJU -9.5	145.5 o -108 / u -112	St. John's Red Storm -500 · DePaul Blue Demons +380

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Leaders

PointsLayden Blocker13DePaul Blue Demons
AssistsLayden Blocker2DePaul Blue Demons
ReboundsBrandon Maclin9DePaul Blue Demons
PointsZuby Ejiofor16St. John's Red Storm
AssistsZuby Ejiofor4St. John's Red Storm
ReboundsZuby Ejiofor9St. John's Red Storm

Recent form

DePaul Blue Demons

Last 10: 4-6Streak L267.6 scored · 70.2 allowed per game4-1 at home

L66-68at Xavier MusketeersJan 31
L61-70at Georgetown HoyasJan 29
W67-60vs Seton Hall PiratesJan 24
L80-87at Butler BulldogsJan 21
W80-75vs Marquette Golden EaglesJan 17
L60-72at UConn HuskiesJan 10
W56-50vs Georgetown HoyasJan 7
W86-77vs Xavier MusketeersJan 3
L66-71at Villanova WildcatsDec 31
L54-72vs UConn HuskiesDec 21

St. John's Red Storm

Last 10: 9-1Streak W784.8 scored · 72.2 allowed per game5-0 away

W92-70vs Butler BulldogsJan 29
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

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	DePaul Blue Demons
Field goals	21-60	18-52
Field goal %	35	35
Three-pointers	6-20	5-20
Three-point %	30	25
Free throws	20-29	15-20
Free throw %	69	75
Rebounds	36	37
Offensive rebounds	15	11
Defensive rebounds	21	26
Assists	12	8
Steals	7	4
Blocks	2	7
Turnovers	7	15
Team turnovers	1	4
Technical fouls	2	2
Technical fouls, total	2	2
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	2
Fast-break points	8	4
Points in the paint	28	24
Fouls	19	23
Largest lead	13	4
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	66	15

How the scoring went

2nd Half34-30Dillon Mitchell makes layup (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half34-33RJ Smith makes 24-foot three point jumper (CJ Gunn assists)
2nd Half34-35CJ Gunn makes 21-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half36-35Zuby Ejiofor makes layup
2nd Half37-35Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-35Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-35Oziyah Sellers makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half43-35Oziyah Sellers makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half46-35Ian Jackson makes 28-foot three point jumper (Zuby Ejiofor assists)
2nd Half46-37Brandon Maclin makes driving layup
2nd Half48-37Bryce Hopkins makes layup (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half49-37Ian Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-37Dillon Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-39RJ Smith makes driving layup
2nd Half50-40RJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-40Zuby Ejiofor makes 1-foot dunk (Ian Jackson assists)
2nd Half52-41Brandon Maclin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-42Brandon Maclin makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-42Zuby Ejiofor makes 12-foot hook shot
2nd Half54-44NJ Benson makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half56-44Zuby Ejiofor makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half56-45Layden Blocker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-46Layden Blocker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-47Kaleb Banks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-48Kaleb Banks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-50Layden Blocker makes driving layup
2nd Half58-50Bryce Hopkins makes driving layup
2nd Half59-50Bryce Hopkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-50Oziyah Sellers makes layup (Dillon Mitchell assists)
2nd Half62-50Zuby Ejiofor makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-51Layden Blocker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-51Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-51Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-52Layden Blocker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-53Layden Blocker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-53Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-53Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-56CJ Gunn makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot (Layden Blocker assists)
2nd Half67-56Dylan Darling makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-56Dylan Darling makes free throw 2 of 2