St. John’s Red Storm vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/22

St. John’s Red Storm will meet Kansas Jayhawks in the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. This second-round game takes place in the East Region. Viejas Arena in San Diego, California, will host the game on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

St. John’s enters the game as a 5 seed with an AP rank of #10. They play in the Big East Conference and ended the 2026 regular season with a 28-6 record. Kansas, a 4 seed, holds an AP rank of #17 and represents the Big 12 Conference. They completed the regular season with a 23-10 record.

St. John’s Red Storm vs Kansas Jayhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball
  • Teams: St. John’s Red Storm vs Kansas Jayhawks
  • Venue: Viejas Arena, San Diego CA
  • Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Kansas -2.5, St. John’s +2.5, Over/Under 143.5

St. John’s Red Storm Team Preview

The St. John’s Red Storm have been strong on offense this season. They average 81.6 points per game, ranking 68th. Their field goal percentage is 45.4%, placing them 179th.

In the postseason, their stats have improved. They scored 79 points per game, ranking 31st. Their field goal percentage jumped to 47.4%, which is 33rd overall.

Key players include Zuby Ejiofor, who averages 16.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Bryce Hopkins contributes with 13.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Oziyah Sellers adds 10.7 points and shoots 35% from three-point range.

Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks have shown solid performance in the 2026 regular season. They hold a 23-10 overall record with a 13-7 mark in the Big 12 Conference. The team ranks 17th in the AP poll, reflecting their competitive play this season.

Offensively, the Jayhawks score 75.6 points per game. They shoot 45.3% from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc. Their free throw shooting is strong at 76.7%, ranking them 66th in this category.

Defensively, the Jayhawks average 5.5 steals and 5.7 blocks per game. They also commit 10.5 turnovers and 14.4 fouls per game. These numbers show room for improvement in defensive pressure and discipline.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, pick St. John’s +2.5 to win. St. John’s has shown strong postseason performance with 79.0 points per game and high shooting percentages. Kansas lacks postseason data, which makes St. John’s a safer choice. The projected score could see St. John’s winning with a slight edge.

For the over/under, take the Over 143.5. St. John’s offensive stats suggest a high-scoring game, with 81.6 points per game in the regular season. Kansas also has solid scoring, averaging 75.6 points. Both teams’ scoring abilities indicate the total could exceed 143.5 points.