Seton Hall Pirates vs Saint Johns Red Storm Picks and Prediction for Friday March 13 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/13/2026, 01:40 AM ET

The Seton Hall Pirates face the St. John’s Red Storm in the Big East Tournament Semifinal on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 PM ET with television coverage on FOX. According to DraftKings, St. John’s enters the matchup as a 7.5-point favorite with the total listed at 133.5. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.

Seton Hall Hoping to Keep Tournament Run Alive

Seton Hall enters the Big East Tournament Semifinal with a 21-11 overall record and a 10-10 mark in Big East play. The Pirates advanced to this round after recently winning over Creighton 72-61 in the tournament quarterfinal. Over their last five games, Seton Hall has recently won over Creighton, Xavier, and Georgetown while recently losing to St. John’s and Connecticut.

On the season, Seton Hall averages 70.4 points per game while allowing just 64.8 points per contest. The Pirates shoot 44% from the field and average 35.7 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game. Defensively, Seton Hall contributes 5.7 blocks and 9.3 steals per contest, often relying on defensive pressure and rim protection to slow opposing offenses.

In their quarterfinal win over Creighton, Adam Clark led the Pirates with 16 points while Trey Parker led the team on the glass with eight rebounds. Seton Hall shot 41% from the field and dominated the rebounding battle 42-39. With the Pirates coming off a physical game and facing a short turnaround, maintaining that defensive intensity and rebounding effort will be key against a high-powered St. John’s offense.

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St. John’s Rolling with Offensive Confidence

St. John’s enters the Big East Tournament Semifinal with a 26-6 overall record and an impressive 18-2 record in Big East play. The Red Storm advanced after recently winning over Providence 85-72 in the tournament quarterfinal. Over their last five games, St. John’s has recently won over Providence, Seton Hall, Georgetown, and Villanova while recently losing to Connecticut.

On the season, St. John’s averages 81.9 points per game while allowing 70.6 points per contest. The Red Storm shoot 45% from the field and average 38.7 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game. Defensively, St. John’s records 4.8 blocks and 7.9 steals per contest while frequently using their size and physical play to control the glass.

In their quarterfinal victory over Providence, Zuby Ejiofor led St. John’s with 21 points while Bryce Hopkins dominated the boards with 13 rebounds. The Red Storm also finished with a commanding 51-30 rebounding advantage and generated consistent scoring opportunities through second-chance points. With the tournament being played at Madison Square Garden and the Red Storm playing with strong momentum, St. John’s enters this semifinal with a clear edge.

Seton Hall vs St. John’s Pick

Seton Hall vs St. John’s Spread Pick

Pick: St. John’s -7.5

St. John’s has been one of the most consistent teams in the Big East all season and already holds a recent win over Seton Hall. The Red Storm’s rebounding advantage and offensive depth give them a strong edge in this matchup, especially after dominating the glass in their quarterfinal game. With the Pirates playing on a short turnaround and St. John’s showing the ability to control tempo and scoring opportunities, the Red Storm have the edge to cover the spread.

Seton Hall vs St. John’s Total Pick

Pick: Under 133.5

I like the under in this matchup because Seton Hall typically prefers a slower pace built around defense and half-court execution. The Pirates allow just 64.8 points per game, and their defensive style often turns games into physical, low-scoring battles. Even though St. John’s has a strong offense, Seton Hall’s defensive pressure and rebounding should keep the tempo controlled enough to push this game under the total.

Final Score Prediction: St. John’s 70, Seton Hall 61

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