As the regular season for college basketball comes to a close, fans and bettors alike are eagerly anticipating the final Saturday of the 2024-25 season. It’s a day full of exciting matchups and potential upsets, and for many, it’s also a chance to place some prop bets and possibly earn some extra cash.
Newsweek has done the research and broken down the best player prop bets for the final Saturday, starting with the game between St. John’s and Marquette. Let’s take a closer look at these two teams and the prop bets that could be worth your attention.
St. John’s has had an up and down season, but they’re coming into this game with a 17-11 record and currently sitting at fifth place in the Big East standings. They have a young and talented roster, led by sophomore guard, James Thomas. Thomas has been a key player for the Red Storm, averaging 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. The 6’4 guard has a knack for getting to the rim and finishing strong, making him a solid choice for the first prop bet.
Prop Bet #1: James Thomas over 20 points (+120)
While Thomas’ season average is just above 18 points, he has proven time and time again that he can explode for big scoring nights. In fact, he has scored over 20 points in 9 out of the last 12 games for St. John’s. With the final Saturday being a crucial game for the Red Storm, we expect Thomas to step up and lead his team in scoring once again. At +120 odds, this prop bet has great value and is worth considering.
On the other side, we have Marquette, who is currently tied for second place in the Big East with a 19-8 record. The Golden Eagles are led by senior forward, Marcus Johnson, who is having an outstanding season. Johnson is averaging 22 points and 8 rebounds per game, making him one of the top players in the conference. He is also considered a top prospect for the upcoming NBA draft, so you know he’ll be looking to put on a show in this game.
Prop Bet #2: Marcus Johnson double-double (+150)
Johnson has been a double-double machine this season, recording 17 double-doubles in 27 games. He has also had double-digit rebounds in 10 out of the last 13 games for Marquette. Against a St. John’s team that struggles to defend the paint, we expect Johnson to have a big game on the boards. At +150 odds, this prop bet is definitely worth considering, especially with the motivation of securing a higher seed in the conference tournament.
Another key factor in this game will be three-point shooting. Both teams rely heavily on the three-point shot and have some sharpshooters on their rosters. For St. John’s, junior guard, Tyler Davis, is their designated three-point specialist, shooting 40% from beyond the arc this season. On the other side, Marquette has sophomore guard, Ryan Smith, who is shooting an impressive 44% from three-point range.
Prop Bet #3: Tyler Davis over 3.5 three-pointers made (+175)
With both teams likely to have a high-scoring game, the three-point shot will play a crucial role in the outcome. Davis has been consistent all season, hitting an average of 3.7 threes per game. Against a Marquette team that is known to give up some open looks from deep, we expect Davis to continue his hot streak and hit at least four threes in this game. At +175 odds, this prop bet has great value and is worth considering.
Prop Bet #4: Ryan Smith over 20 points and Marquette to win (+280)
As mentioned earlier, Ryan Smith has been deadly from beyond the arc this season. But he’s not just a three-point shooter, as he has also shown his ability to score in other ways. In fact, Smith has scored over 20 points in 9 out of the last 11 games for Marquette. With St. John’s struggling on the defensive end, we expect Smith to have a big game and lead his team to a win. At +280 odds, this prop bet has great potential for a big payout.
As you can see, there are plenty of player prop bets to consider for the St. John’s
