Bucknell Bison vs St. John’s Red Storm NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/20

The Bucknell Bison are set to play against the #14 St. John’s Red Storm on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, NY. The game will begin at 7:00 PM ET and will be televised on TNT. Bucknell enters this non-conference game from the Patriot League, carrying a record of 2-3 for the season. They have a spread of +30.5, indicating they are underdogs against the Red Storm.

St. John’s Red Storm, ranked 14th in the AP poll, comes from the Big East Conference. They have a 2-1 record, all of which are home games. With a spread of -30.5, St. John’s is heavily favored to win this game. Fans can look forward to seeing how Bucknell’s players, like Ruot Bijiek and Jayden Williams, perform against St. John’s strong lineup, including Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins.

Bucknell Bison vs St. John’s Red Storm Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Bucknell Bison vs #14 St. John’s Red Storm
  • Venue: Carnesecca Arena, Queens NY
  • Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • Bucknell Bison Spread: +30.5 (-109)
    • St. John’s Red Storm Spread: -30.5 (-111)
    • Over/Under: 155.5 (-110)

Bucknell Bison Team Preview

The Bucknell Bison are struggling this season with a 2-3 record. They have faced tough competition, including a recent 34-point loss to the Pittsburgh Panthers. Their shooting has been inconsistent, with a field goal percentage of only 40.4% for the season.

On offense, the Bison have been trying to find their rhythm. They average 68.2 points per game, but their field goal attempts per game rank low. Despite these challenges, they have some success from the free-throw line, shooting 76.5%.

Defensively, the Bison have areas to improve. They allow 20 fouls per game, which is among the highest. They will need to tighten their defense to be more competitive in upcoming games.

St. John’s Red Storm Team Preview

St. John’s Red Storm has started the season with a 2-1 record. They won their games against William & Mary and Quinnipiac with strong performances. In the game against Alabama, they fell short but still managed to score 96 points.

The team ranks 10th in points per game, scoring an average of 99 points. They are first in possessions per game, which shows their fast-paced style. However, their three-point shooting needs improvement, as they rank 255th in three-point percentage.

Zuby Ejiofor has been a standout player, averaging 18.3 points and 7 rebounds per game. Dillon Mitchell also contributes with 11 points and 5 rebounds per game. The team has strong assist numbers, with 20 assists per game, ranking them 24th in the nation.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, St. John’s is favored by 30.5 points against Bucknell. St. John’s scores 99.0 points per game, while Bucknell averages 68.2 points. With a high-scoring offense and Bucknell’s defensive struggles, St. John’s is likely to cover the -30.5 spread.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 155.5 points. St. John’s plays at a fast pace, with 82.6 possessions per game, leading to high scores. Bucknell’s average of 67.1 possessions suggests a slower pace, but St. John’s scoring ability pushes the total over 155.5 points.