"In just the third season under Rick Pitino, the Red Storm have advanced to the round of 16, the first time since 1999. Surprisingly enough, they are here because of their defense, which is ranked in the top 10 in adjusted defensive efficiency for the first time since their last round-of-16 appearance."
"The total for this game is 142.5. Duke has seen just 10 totals this low all season. They've only gone over this number twice -- and one of them was because they scored 100 points against Notre Dame."
"The correlation here is that if Duke is limited in scoring, that favors the Johnnies here as a three-possession underdog. This is a game I think St. John's can win outright, so it's worth it to sprinkle a little on the money line as well."
The men's basketball tournament has narrowed down to 16 teams, with three No. 1 seeds still in contention. Florida was eliminated by No. 9 Iowa. Analysts provide insights on early betting picks, including a focus on St. John's defense, which ranks in the top 10 for adjusted defensive efficiency. St. John's is seen as a potential upset against Duke, with a recommendation to consider betting on them to win outright. The total points for the game is set at 142.5, with Duke's scoring limitations favoring St. John's chances.
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