St. John's Red Storm vs Seton Hall Pirates Prediction, Odds and Picks for Friday, 03/06/26

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The St. John’s Red Storm host the Seton Hall Pirates in a late season Big East matchup that could be closer than the spread suggests. St. John’s has been one of the conference’s most consistent teams down the stretch, entering the game with a good overall record and a top-tier position in the Big East standings. Under head coach Rick Pitino, the Red Storm have leaned on a physical defensive identity and aggressive rebounding. St. John’s allows roughly 68 points per game and ranks among the better rebounding teams in the conference, often creating second-chance opportunities that help offset occasional half-court scoring droughts. Offensively, the Red Storm average around 78 points per game while shooting nearly 45% from the field, with forward Zuby Ejiofor emerging as one of the team’s most reliable interior scorers and rebounders.

Meanwhile, Seton Hall Pirates continue to rely on defense and tempo control under head coach Shaheen Holloway. The Pirates allow roughly 67 points per game, consistently forcing opponents into long possessions and contested shots. Offensively, Seton Hall averages about 70 points per game — but its scoring often comes in methodical stretches rather than quick bursts. When Seton Hall is at its best, it turns games into defensive battles and limits transition opportunities — a style that can frustrate even the most efficient offenses. With rivalry intensity and postseason positioning at stake, expect a physical contest in which possessions are contested and scoring runs are hard to sustain. If the Pirates can slow the tempo and lean into their defensive identity, they have a strong chance to keep this game tight into the closing minutes.

St. John’s vs Seton Hall prediction: Seton Hall +4.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +4.

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