UConn vs St. John’s Prediction & Betting Pick | College Basketball February 6, 2026

📅 Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
🕖 Time: 8:00 PM EST
🏟️ Venue: Madison Square Garden - New York, NY

UConn arrives with a resume that’s hard to argue with: 22–1, five straight wins, and a resume that includes Xavier, Creighton, Providence, Villanova and Georgetown. They’re not just winning — they’re doing it convincingly, even away from home.

Stat line speaks for itself. The Huskies score 79.6 PPG and hold opponents to 63.8. That defensive number is elite nationally and it’s the foundation for everything they do offensively.

Efficiency is baked into their game. UConn shoots 49% from the floor, averages 18.5 assists, and cleans the glass with 37.2 rebounds. That’s a team that moves the ball and finishes the right shots.

They also protect the rim — 5.3 blocks per game — which lets them control pace and force opponents into low‑percentage looks. In neutral sites like MSG, that rim protection matters more than people give it credit for.

St. John’s is no slouch. They’re 17–5, on a five‑game streak, and have beaten quality teams recently — DePaul, Butler, Xavier, Seton Hall and Villanova. Offense is their calling card: 84.6 PPG on 46% shooting.

The Red Storm push tempo, attack the rim, and turn defense into offense. Their numbers — 8.1 steals and 5.0 blocks — show they can create turnovers and convert them quickly, which fuels their scoring bursts.

This matchup is a clash of identities: UConn’s disciplined, half‑court control versus St. John’s uptempo, turnover‑driven scoring. If St. John’s gets out in transition, they’ll make it a track meet. If UConn slows it, they win the chess match.

I lean UConn because they’re more consistent across the board. Their rebounding, ball movement and late‑game execution give them the edge in tight spots. In a near pick‑em, that reliability matters.

Take UConn -2 (-110) — expect a competitive, high‑intensity game, but give me the team that defends at an elite level and closes possessions when it counts.

📌 Official Pick
UConn -2 -110

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