Michigan at St. John's odds, picks and predictions
The Michigan Wolverines (2-0) square off against the St. John's Red Storm (1-0) on Monday at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Michigan vs. St. John's odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Wolverines defeated Youngstown State 92-62 on Friday, covering as 16-point home favorites, and the Over (152) narrowly cleared. Michigan has won its 1st 2 games of the season, outscoring its opponents 191-136.
The Red Storm failed to cover as 19.5-point home favorites and the Over (149.5) connected in Tuesday's season opener against Stony Brook. C Joel Soriano could cause problems for Michigan after producing 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks in the win over Stony Brook.
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Michigan at St. John's odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:02 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Michigan +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | St. John's -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Michigan +2.5 (-105) | St. John's -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Michigan at St. John's picks and predictions
Prediction
Michigan 77, St. John's 73
Moneyline
With coach Rick Pitino needing an adjustment period at St. John's, I'll back MICHIGAN (+130) on the road in Monday's matchup. The Wolverines have plenty of players who have returned from last season, while the Red Storm have a handful of transfers surrounding Soriano.
Against the spread
MICHIGAN +2.5 (-105) is the ideal play in this contest as the Wolverines should keep this game competitive, and they can even win outright. The Wolverines do have multiple players they can use to try and defend Soriano, and they are 2-0 ATS to begin the season.
Meanwhile, the Red Storm fell short of covering the spread in their season opener, which was also at home.
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Over/Under
Even though these teams have scored plenty of points in their early games, UNDER 155.5 (-115) is how I'd wager on the total. Michigan and St. John's haven't faced stiff competition yet, so this game should be lower scoring and closer than both team's contests thus far.
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