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Tonight’s game at Madison Square Garden between the Red Storm of St. John’s and the UConn Huskies is without question the biggest game of the season in the Big East. From the site to the coaches to the game’s top players, this one has all the ingredients to be a Big East classic.
The Huskies have won 18 in a row and are 12-0 in the Big East. After a slow start to the campaign, the Red Storm have won eight in a row and are 10-1 in conference play. Its not as simple as this but maybe it is – St. John’s offense vs. UConn’s defense. St. John’s averages 84.6 points per game while the Huskies allow just 63.8 points per game.
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Tonight’s game features two of the best head coaches in all of college basketball. Dan Hurley is just a year removed from back-to-back national championships. Rick Pitino has also won a couple national championships (1996, 2013) and has guided seven teams to the Final Four.
The battle in the paint tonight features elite talents in Huskies’ standout Tarris Reed Jr. (14.1 PPG, 7.8 RPG) and St. John’s’ Zuby Ejiofor (15.7 PPG and 3.3 APG).
UConn is ranked No. 8 in KenPom and No. 6 in the NET. St. John’s is ranked No. 20 in KenPom and 24th in the NET.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy of DraftKings recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
Game Details and How to Watch Live: No. 3 UConn at No. 22 St. John’s
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Site: Madison Square Garden
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