Analyzing Thursday’s Butler vs. St. John’s odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Watch the No. 1 seed St. John’s Red Storm (27-4, 18-2 Big East) square off in the Big East Tournament against the No. 9 seed Butler Bulldogs (14-18, 6-14 Big East) on Thursday at Madison ...

But Butler is no match for the Red Storm, who've won 16 of their last 17 games and are in line for at least a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The suffocating defense of St. John’s will shut down ...

While neither team is particularly impressive, Providence has largely held Butler in check through two meetings, winning one ...