St. John’s Red Storm vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

By: Jake Allman Published 02/18/2026, 12:35 AM ET

St. John’s heads to Milwaukee riding an 11-game winning streak and sitting at 20-5 overall with a 13-1 mark in Big East play. Marquette is 9-17 and just 4-11 in conference, but the Golden Eagles have been competitive at Fiserv Forum with a 9-5 home record. Tip-off is set for 9:00 PM ET on TNT. ESPN’s matchup predictor gives St. John’s a 78.6 percent win probability, and recent form backs that up. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Saint John's Preview

St. John’s is averaging 84.3 points per game while allowing 72.1, one of the better scoring margins in the league. The Red Storm shoot 46 percent from the field and control the glass with 38.7 rebounds per game. Zuby Ejiofor leads the way with 16.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists while shooting 54 percent from the floor. Over the last five games, St. John’s has beaten Providence, Xavier, UConn, DePaul, and Butler, scoring at least 79 points in four of those contests. That balance on both ends has fueled the 11-game winning run, with opponents held to just 71.2 points per game in that stretch.

Marquette Preview

Marquette averages 76.0 points per game but gives up 77.7, which has been a major issue in conference play. The Golden Eagles shoot 44 percent from the field and grab 34.7 rebounds per game. Nigel James Jr. leads Marquette with 15.8 points and 5.0 assists, and he is coming off a 30-point effort in a 96-88 loss to Xavier. Over the last five games, Marquette is 2-3, allowing 77 or more points in four of those matchups. The Golden Eagles have been better offensively at home, but the defensive numbers remain shaky against highly talented opponents.

Marquette vs Saint John's Prediction

This matchup comes down to efficiency and rebounding. St. John’s holds a plus-12.2 scoring differential and a clear edge on the boards, while Marquette is in the red in both categories. The Red Storm also hold opponents nearly four points below Marquette’s season scoring average. If St. John’s controls tempo and wins second-chance opportunities, the road favorite should separate in the second half.

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Prediction: St. John’s 89, Marquette 72

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