Michigan vs. St. John’s line, picks: Advanced computer college basketball model releases selections for Monday matchup

When the Michigan Wolverines face off against the St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden as part of the Gavitt Tipoff Games on Monday at 6:30 p.m. ET, the Red Storm are listed as 1.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 151.5 (check out the latest odds for all college basketball games on our college basketball odds page). Before making any Michigan vs. St. John’s picks, it’s essential to consult the college basketball predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times and had an impressive record of 85-55 on all top-rated college basketball picks last season, delivering more than $1,600 for $100 players and generating significant returns for followers.

The model recognizes Michigan’s strong offensive performance in the early part of the season. With an average of 95.5 points per game and 1.29 points per possession through two games, the Wolverines rank in the top 15 in the country in overall shooting efficiency, with a 54.9% conversion rate from field shots and a 40.4% rate from 3-point range. Additionally, the Wolverines are averaging 18.0 assists per game.

The model also takes into account St. John’s formidable players, Joel Soriano and Chris Ledlum. Soriano, who was All-Big East last season, led the conference in rebounds and scored 22 points and 11 rebounds in the season opener. Ledlum, a transfer from Harvard and All-Ivy League player, led the conference in rebounds and contributed 16 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and two steals in the opener.

As for the Michigan vs. St. John’s matchup, the model predicts the total points to go over, and it indicates that one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations! It is highly recommended to review the model’s analysis before making any college basketball picks.

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