Opening Arkansas vs St John's Odds: Red Storm Open as 5.5-Point Favorites in NCAA Tournament Clash
The #2 St John's Red Storm (31-4, 21-11-2 ATS) open as 5.5-point favorites over the #10 Arkansas Razorbacks (21-13, 15-18-1 ATS) in their Round of 32 NCAA Tournament matchup. The game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavillion in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday, March 21, 2025.
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Opening Line Details:
- Spread: St John's -5.5
- Moneyline: St John's -245, Arkansas +200
- Total: 140.5
Recent Performance:
- Arkansas defeated Kansas 79-72 in Round 1, led by Jonas Aidoo's season-high 22 points
- St John's dominated Omaha 83-53, extending their winning streak to 10 games
Key Statistics:
- St John's ranks 1st in Defensive Efficiency (KenPom)
- St John's allows 65.9 PPG (31st in DI)
- Arkansas has made three Sweet 16s from 2021-2023
Key Players: St John's:
- RJ Luis Jr: 18.4 PPG, 7.2 RPG
- Zuby Ejiofor: 14.6 PPG, 8.0 RPG
- Kadary Richmond: 12.7 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 5.4 APG
Arkansas:
- DJ Wagner: 14 points, 6 assists vs Kansas
- Jonas Aidoo: 6.4 PPG, 4.8 RPG season average
March Madness Selection Show
St John's enters as the eighth-favorite to win March Madness at +2800 odds, seeking their first Sweet 16 appearance since 1999.