St. John's vs Kansas Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: St. John's vs Kansas

No. 5 St. John's Red Storm take on No. 4 Kansas Jayhawks in this NCAA Tournament Second Round game at Viejas Arena in San Diego, with tip-off scheduled for 17:15 on Sunday, March 22.

We’re confident of backing St. John's to cover the -3.5 spread when they play Kansas. This is a generous betting line and they look an awesome pick at odds of -110.

The St. John’s Red Storm (29-6, 1st in Big East) cruised past the Northern Iowa Panthers 79-53 in the First Round.

The Kansas Jayhawks (24-10, 3rd in Big 12) progressed with a 68-60 victory against the California Baptist Lancers in the First Round.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kansas secured a 95-75 victory over St. John’s when the teams last met.

NCAAB Regular Season	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
St. John's	28-6	2773	2379	394	18-3	10-3	6W
Kansas	23-10	2496	2290	206	17-2	6-8	1L

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St. John's vs Kansas Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your St. John's vs Kansas bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

St. John's should be taken against the spread at -3.5 with our pick being for them to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this college contest. Back the favorites at the -110 that's available.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key St. John's vs Kansas stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by St. John's in 5 consecutive games.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by St. John's in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by St. John's in 8 of their last 10 games.

St. John's -3.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

St. John's 73 - 65 Kansas

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St. John's vs Kansas Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 62% chance of securing victory, St. John's are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -161. For those wanting to back Kansas, you will find +134 about the underdogs.

3.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 144.5 right now. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re going for Under 144.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

Whether you’re betting in-game or pre-game, the best betting apps serve up a wide range of game lines and team props to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s awesome to have so much variety.

Moneyline

St. John's

-161

Kansas

+134

Point Spread

St. John's -3.5

-106

Kansas +3.5

-114

Total Points

Under 144.5

-115

Over 144.5

-105

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

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St. John's Stats

Kansas Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.40 pts and allowed 63.00 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 141.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.20 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games

NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	32-2	2929	2339	590	21-1	11-1	9W
Houston	28-6	2623	2137	486	20-2	8-4	1L
Iowa State	27-7	2781	2215	566	19-1	8-6	1L
Kansas	23-10	2496	2290	206	17-2	6-8	1L
Texas Tech	22-10	2573	2324	249	16-4	6-6	3L
BYU	23-11	2853	2561	292	17-4	6-7	1L
TCU	22-11	2584	2378	206	16-5	6-6	1L
UCF	21-11	2591	2511	80	15-5	6-6	1L
Oklahoma State	19-14	2781	2736	45	14-5	5-9	1L
West Virginia	18-14	2214	2072	142	15-6	3-8	1L
Cincinnati	18-15	2413	2230	183	16-4	2-11	1L
Colorado	17-15	2559	2542	17	15-7	2-8	2L
Arizona State	17-16	2519	2585	-66	13-6	4-10	1L
Baylor	16-16	2642	2469	173	12-8	4-8	1L
Kansas State	12-20	2546	2619	-73	11-8	1-12	2L
Utah	10-22	2379	2531	-152	9-9	1-13	6L

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	29-5	2635	2214	421	18-2	11-3	1L
St. John's	28-6	2773	2379	394	18-3	10-3	6W
Villanova	24-8	2469	2265	204	15-4	9-4	1L
Seton Hall	21-12	2321	2156	165	13-5	8-7	1L
DePaul	16-16	2248	2226	22	12-9	4-7	3L
Butler	16-16	2540	2481	59	13-8	3-8	1L
Georgetown	16-18	2503	2479	24	10-8	6-10	1L
Creighton	15-17	2404	2401	3	11-6	4-11	1L
Providence	15-18	2815	2772	43	10-7	5-11	1L
Xavier	15-18	2586	2661	-75	13-7	2-11	1L
Marquette	12-20	2405	2425	-20	10-9	2-11	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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