{"id":8314,"date":"2026-03-27T14:27:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friscotimes.org\/?p=8314"},"modified":"2026-03-29T14:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:44:13","slug":"why-st-johns-can-cover-sweet-16-spread-against-duke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friscotimes.org\/?p=8314","title":{"rendered":"Why St. John&#8217;s Can Cover Sweet 16 Spread Against Duke"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<section id=\"0\" class=\" w-full\">\n<div class=\"xl:container mx-0 !px-0 py-0 pb-4 undefined\"><span class=\"text-0.8 leading-tight\">Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; St. John&#8217;s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino looks on during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men&#8217;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"section-1\">\n<p>The Duke Blue Devils haven\u2019t had the most impressive tournament thus far, but they\u2019ve found ways to win games. The St. John\u2019s Red Storm dominated in the first round, but they needed a buzzer-beater against Kansas to advance to the Sweet 16.<\/p>\n<p>These teams feature two of the best defenses in the country. They\u2019re both fine pushing the pace in their games, but teams haven\u2019t found sustained offensive success against either team. This game could feature two offenses fighting for efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>There are two keys for St. John\u2019s for this game. First, Duke gets blocked at a high rate, limiting their shots at the rim. The Red Storm currently rank 43rd in the NCAA in block rate, and they have multiple players who can find blocks.<\/p>\n<p>The Blue Devils have also been loose with the ball throughout the season. They rank 129th in the country in turnover rate (15.9%) and 207th in opponent steal rate (9.6%). St. John\u2019s is also outstanding at creating turnovers, and they rank 78th in steal rate (10.9%).<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"inline-block mr-3 uppercase shrink-0 font-bold\">Our Current Best Offers<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-1 grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2  gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/4327\/dailyfantasysports\/underdog-fantasy\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/Underdog-ffffff.png\" alt=\"Underdog\" style=\"background-color:#ffffee\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">Underdog<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/6026\/dailyfantasysports\/parlayplay\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/parlayplay-ffcf10.png\" alt=\"ParlayPlay\" style=\"background-color:#ffc10f\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">ParlayPlay<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">100% up to $100<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/6275\/dailyfantasysports\/ownersbox\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/ownersbox-000000.png\" alt=\"OwnersBox\" style=\"background-color:#191717\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">OwnersBox<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">100% up to $500<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/3043\/dailyfantasysports\/fanduel-fantasy\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/Fanduel-Fantasy-0070eb.png\" alt=\"FanDuel Fantasy\" style=\"background-color:#0070eb\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">FanDuel Fantasy<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">$65 value with just a $10+ deposit<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"section-3\">\n<p>Although they both have elite defenses, they aren\u2019t as close offensively. Duke also boasts <a href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/duke-survives-upset-scare-now-set-to-roll-past-tcu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an outstanding offense<\/a>, while St. John\u2019s has struggled to sustain success throughout the season. Instead, the Red Storm are going to have to create extra possessions.<\/p>\n<p>St. John\u2019s also has the ability to get their opponents in foul trouble. They have several players who can draw fouls, specifically their bigs. Zuby Efjiofor and Bryce Hopkins combine to draw 11.7 fouls per 40 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>This is key because Duke lacks high-end depth with their bigs. They have three outstanding bigs who can combine to play the four and five, but they lack any elite depth behind that trio. Maliq Brown and Patrick Ndongba are the duo that are willing to foul at a high rate, while Cameron Boozer doesn\u2019t generally have issues.<\/p>\n<p>St. John\u2019s will have a drastically easier time at the rim if they attack Duke\u2019s bigs early in this game. They aren\u2019t a team that wants to force Boozer into bigger minutes at center, and we\u2019ve seen them struggle when this is the case.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Storm are on of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/duke\/blue-devils-must-slow-down-key-st-john-hot-streak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the hottest streaks in the NCAA<\/a> at the moment, and this is going to be a tough, competitive game. We\u2019re getting slightly too wide of a spread for this matchup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to Bet: St. John\u2019s +6.5 spread | -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2025-26 CBB Season Betting Record: 6-10<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"inline-block mr-3 uppercase shrink-0 font-bold\">Our Current Best Offers<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-1 grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2  gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/4327\/dailyfantasysports\/underdog-fantasy\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/Underdog-ffffff.png\" alt=\"Underdog\" style=\"background-color:#ffffee\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">Underdog<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">Claim your Special Pick via Code + First Time Deposit up to $250 in bonus!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/6026\/dailyfantasysports\/parlayplay\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/parlayplay-ffcf10.png\" alt=\"ParlayPlay\" style=\"background-color:#ffc10f\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">ParlayPlay<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">100% up to $100<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/6275\/dailyfantasysports\/ownersbox\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/ownersbox-000000.png\" alt=\"OwnersBox\" style=\"background-color:#191717\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">OwnersBox<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">100% up to $500<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 bg-white border border-gray-400 p-2 relative\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-span-3\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/go\/3043\/dailyfantasysports\/fanduel-fantasy\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/casinos-logos\/350x350\/Fanduel-Fantasy-0070eb.png\" alt=\"FanDuel Fantasy\" style=\"background-color:#0070eb\" class=\"h-16 w-16 rounded-full mt-5\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\"><span class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 pb-2\">FanDuel Fantasy<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-base line-clamp-2 m-0 h-12\">$65 value with just a $10+ deposit<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-xs line-clamp-1 pt-0 mt-0\">T&amp;Cs apply, 18+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; St. John&#8217;s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino looks on during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men&#8217;s 2026 NCAA&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":8315,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[9064,4221,2944,3769,5062],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why St. John&#039;s Can Cover Sweet 16 Spread Against Duke - Frisco Times<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Duke faces St. John\u2019s in a defensive battle. 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