🏀 St. John's vs. Kansas Prediction & Parlay Tonight: Round 2 March Madness Picks, Odds, & Best Bets
No. 5 St. John's Red Storm cruised to a 26-point victory in Round 1 and now takes on No. 4 Kansas Jayhawks in todayโs Round of 32 game. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. ET at Viejas Arena on CBS.
I'm backing the well-rounded Red Storm when it comes to my March Madness predictions and the St. John's vs. Kansas prediction. I'm also featuring a Zuby Ejiofor player prop, who should help the betting favorite cover the 3.5-point spread and clean the glass tonight.
๐ St. John's vs. Kansas picks & odds: March Madness Round 2
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| Pick | Best odds | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's -3.5 | -105 via FanDuel | 2u -> 1.9u | โญโญโญโญ |
| Under 144.5 | -110 via FanDuel | 1.5u -> 1.36u | โญโญโญ |
| Zuby Ejiofor Over 8.5 rebounds | +110 via bet365 | 1u -> 1.1u | โญโญโญโญ |
Total wagered: 4.5 units | Max profit: 4.36 units
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๐บ How to watch St. John's vs. Kansas: March Madness Round 2
- Date: Sunday, March 22
- Tipoff: 5:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Viejas Arena (San Diego)
- TV: CBS
- Streaming: March Madness Live
- Spread: St. John's -3.5 (-106)
- Total: 144.5
๐ Who will win St. John's vs. Kansas?
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I'm taking St. John's to win this game by seven, because the Red Storm's offense is good enough to score against Kansas's stout defense, but Kansas's inconsistent offensive play will be too much for the Jayhawks to overcome.
Score prediction: St. John's 72, Kansas 65
St. John's is Rob Paul's riskiest March Madness survivor pick for today.
๐ฐ St. John's vs. Kansas prediction & best bet
St. John's -3.5 (-110)
Though Kansas ranks 8th in adjusted defensive rating, according to KenPom, St. John's has scored at least 72 points in 11 of its last 12 games. St. John's also ranks 11th in defensive adjusted rating, and the Red Storm defense is going to be too much for Kansas' 58th-ranked offense to overcome.
Up 64-42 over No. 13 Cal Baptist with 8:54 left in the first round, Kansas allowed an 18-4 run to end the game. These droughts have plagued Kansas all season, including when the Jayhawks scored just 47 against Houston in their final game before the NCAA Tournament.
📈 ATS record, rankings for St. John's vs. Kansas
- The Red Storm are arguably the hottest team in the country, having won 19 of their last 20 games, including a Big East title. The Jayhawks have struggled with consistency down the stretch, dropping five of their last eight games before the tournament.
- St. John's betting record: 19-15 ATS | 13-21 O/U
- KenPom ranking: No. 17 (+25.91 AdjEM)
- Kansas betting record: 20-13 ATS | 11-22 O/U
- KenPom ranking: No. 21 (+24.44 AdjEM)
๐ฅ Best St. John's vs. Kansas player prop bet
Zuby Ejiofor Over 8.5 rebounds (+110)
The combination of Ejiofor and Dillon Mitchell causes a serious problem for Kansas. Kansas is allowing 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 312th in the nation. Even worse, Kansas is allowing 12.4 offensive rebounds per game, which ranks 346th.
St. John's is excellent on the offensive glass, averaging 13.1 boards per game (27th nationally). Ejiofor is averaging 3.3 offensive rebounds per game. Additionally, Ejiofor leads St. John's with 7.3 rebounds per game, and he has at least nine in three of his last four games.
The main factor preventing this from being a higher-confidence play is Mitchell, who averages 7.0 rebounds per game for St. John's and could eat into his teammateโs chances on the glass.
๐ St. John's vs. Kansas same-game parlay
Kansas' uneven offense should be a key factor in this game staying under the total while also helping St. John's cover the spread. With the Jayhawks struggling to keep opponents off the glass- especially on the offensive boards - Iโm backing Ejiofor to grab at least nine rebounds at +110, which adds solid value to this parlay at bet365.
💵 St. John's vs. Kansas SGP picks
- St. John's -3.5
- Under 144.5
- Zuby Ejiofor Over 8.5 rebounds
Best odds: +665 via Sportsbook (1u -> 6.65u)
๐๏ธ Most-bet March Madness games for Sunday
Betting insights courtesy of BetMGM
| Rank | Spread |
|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa State -5.5 |
| 2 | Purdue -7.5 |
| 3 | Arizona -11.5 |
| 4 | St. Johns -3.5 |
| 5 | Florida -10.5 |
๐ต My betting record for college basketball
All college basketball picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since March 13.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28-34 | +34.28 units โ | 42.1% โ |
| Game picks | 20-15 | +16.16 units โ | +33.3% โ |
| Player props | 4-8 | -7.72 units โ | -37.7% โ |
| Parlays | 4-11 | +25.84 units โ | +215.3% โ |
๐ก How I'm betting St. John's vs. Kansas: March Madness strategy
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I wasn't high on Kansas entering the tournament, and after watching the Jayhawks' offense down the stretch, I'm very concerned about how they'll play against one of the best defensive teams in the nation.
Considering I was high on St. John's, and the Red Storm dominated in the first round, I'll risk two units on them as small favorites, while also wagering 1.5 units on the Under.
Ejiofor has a great opportunity on the glass based on March Madness betting trends, but I've been a little cold on player props, so I'm only risking one unit on his Over.
๐ Live St. John's vs. Kansas odds: March Madness Round 2
St. John's opened as a 2.5-point favorite, and the spread was quickly bet up to 3.5. However, the price for -3.5 is less than -110 at most sportsbooks, suggesting this number could drop back to 2.5 soon. As for the total, it opened at 143.5, and it has increased to 144.5. I don't see the justification for this movement, and I expect the number to drop before tipoff.
๐ St. John's vs. Kansas betting trends
| St. John's | Statistic | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| 29-6 | Record | 24-10 |
| 21-12-1 | ATS record | 20-14 |
| 12-22 | O/U record | 11-23 |
| 15th | KenPom ranking | 21st |
| 120.4 (38th) | Adj. offensive rating (rank) | 118.0 (58th) |
| 93.9 (11th) | Adj. defensive rating (rank) | 93.7 (8th) |
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