The Arkansas Razorbacks and the St. John’s Red Storm meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Amica Mutual Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an St. John’s vs Arkansas Prediction.
Arkansas Recap
The Arkansas Razorbacks booked their spot in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament with their 79-72 win over the Kansas Jayhawks.
Razorbacks Looking To Get Back To Sweet Sixteen In Year One Under Calipari
Adou Thiero leads the Razorbacks in scoring and rebounding with 15.6 PPG and 6 RPG while Boogie Fland has 14.6 PPG with a team-high 5.6 APG to lead the Razorbacks in assists in addition to 3.3 RPG as well. D.J. Wagner has 11.2 PPG with 2.7 RPG and 3.6 APG and Johnell Davis has 11.4 PPG with 3.3 RPG to cap off the trio of active double-digit scorers for Arkansas up to this point in the year. Zvonimir Ivisic has 9 PPG with 4.4 RPG and Karter Knox has 7.8 PPG with 3.1 RPG as well. As a team, Arkansas is averaging 76.6 PPG on 46.6% shooting from the field, 33.3% from three and 73.4% from the foul line this season.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- Arkansas has won each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
- St. John’s has lost each of its last four games against the Southeastern Conference.
St. John’s Recap
The St. John’s Red storm come into the Round of 32 after picking up an 83-53 win over Omaha in their last game.
Red Storm Looking For First Sweet Sixteen Appearance Since 1999
RJ Luis Jr. leads the Red Storm in scoring with 18.5 PPG and 7.2 RPG along with 2.1 APG while Zuby Ejiofor has 14.4 PPG with a team-high 8 RPG. Kadary Richmond has 12.7 PPG with 6.5 RPG and a team-high 5.4 APG to lead St. John’s in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for St. John’s so far this season. Deivon Smith has 9.2 PPG with 4.8 RPG and 4 APG, and Simeon Wilcher has 8.2 PPG while Aaron Scott has 8.5 PPG with 4.2 RPG. As a team, St. John’s is averaging 78.7 PPG on 45.1% shooting from the field, 30.4% from three and 68.9% from the foul line this season.
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- St. John’s has won each of its last 10 games.
- Arkansas has lost each of its last eight games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arkansas’ last four day games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Five of St. John’s’ last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
St. John’s vs Arkansas Prediction
I’m on the Razorbacks and the points here. Should be a solid matchup, but I just think this is a case of too many points with an Arkansas team that’s getting healthy and that really showed poise in their win over Kansas. They did not panic after giving up the lead late and rallied to pull back in front for good as they got the win. St. John’s routed Omaha, but realistically, I don’t feel like that moves the needle for me here with the Red Storm and I think the Hogs could keep this one close. Give me Arkansas here.