St. John’s vs Duke Predictions, Picks, Sweet 16 Odds — 3/27
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Key Points:
- St. John's faces Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on March 27, with tip-off at 7:10 p.m. ET on CBS; Duke is favored by 6.5 points and St. John's is the underdog with a moneyline of +230.
- St. John's, led by coach Rick Pitino, has reached the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999, relying heavily on strong defense and star player Zuby Ejiofor, who leads the team in multiple statistical categories.
- Duke, coached by Jon Scheyer, is on a 13-game winning streak and may get a boost if injured player Caleb Foster suits up, which would strengthen their defense against St. John's aggressive full-court press.
- Both teams are known for their defensive prowess, suggesting a low-scoring game; the prediction favors the total points going under 142.5.
- Betting trends show significant interest in St. John's as an underdog, with sportsbooks highlighting St. John's +6.5 as one of the most-bet sides, making the matchup a key liability in futures betting.
