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St. John's beat Butler 84–70 at Butler on Jan 6, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  SJU | 42 | 42 | 84 |
  BTLR | 42 | 28 | 70 |
St. John's Red StormButler Bulldogs| SJU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oziyah Sellers | 33 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5-11 | 0-2 |
| Dillon Mitchell | 33 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Zuby Ejiofor | 30 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 6-12 | 0-2 |
| Bryce Hopkins | 24 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 7-12 | 1-1 |
| Ian Jackson | 22 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 1-3 |
| Joson Sanon | 21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-3 |
| Lefteris Liotopoulos | 18 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 2-6 |
| Ruben Prey | 18 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 4-5 | 2-2 |
| Sadiku Ibine Ayo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 84 | 24 | 16 | 33-66 | 7-19 |
| BTLR | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finley Bizjack | 35 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 8-16 | 3-7 |
| Michael Ajayi | 30 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 4-7 | 0-0 |
| Jamie Kaiser Jr. | 28 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Drayton Jones | 21 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Azavier Robinson | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Evan Haywood | 22 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 4-7 | 3-6 |
| Yohan Traore | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Yame Butler | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Jackson Keith | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 70 | 26 | 11 | 24-48 | 7-17 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
SJU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · BTLR defense in 1
BTLR offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · SJU defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
SJUBTLRExpected pace: about 70 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
SJUBTLRNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oziyah Sellers | 29.7 | 10.6 | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Zuby Ejiofor | 28.8 | 15.9 | 7.9 | 3.0 |
| Bryce Hopkins | 24.9 | 13.1 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Joson Sanon | 24.6 | 10.3 | 3.6 | 0.7 |
| Dillon Mitchell | 22.4 | 8.8 | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| Ian Jackson | 19.8 | 11.4 | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Dylan Darling | 18.5 | 5.5 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Ruben Prey | 10.5 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ajayi | 32.6 | 15.7 | 12.3 | 2.9 |
| Finley Bizjack | 32.0 | 16.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Jamie Kaiser Jr. | 27.5 | 10.2 | 4.7 | 1.4 |
| Jalen Jackson | 22.6 | 9.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Drayton Jones | 20.5 | 8.0 | 5.2 | 1.5 |
| Evan Haywood | 18.6 | 8.6 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Azavier Robinson | 17.4 | 6.1 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| Yohan Traore | 17.4 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
SJU offenseper gameBTLR defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
SJUForAgainst50% of SJU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
BTLRForAgainst49% of BTLR's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
SJU 9series1 BTLR| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | BTLR 70 | SJU 92 | SJU+22 | +22 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | SJU 84 | BTLR 70 | SJU+14 | +14 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2025 | BTLR 57 | SJU 78 | SJU+21 | +21 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | SJU 76 | BTLR 70 | SJU+6 | +6 |
| Jan 4, 2025 | BTLR 62 | SJU 70 | SJU+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | SJU 82 | BTLR 59 | SJU+23 | +23 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | BTLR 70 | SJU 86 | SJU+16 | +16 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2023 | BTLR 63 | SJU 76 | SJU+13 | +13 |
| Feb 7, 2023 | SJU 66 | BTLR 68 | BTLR+2 | +2 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | BTLR 61 | SJU 77 | SJU+16 | +16 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
