5 Bold Predictions For Duke vs. St. John's

By RantSports Staff

5 Predictions For Duke vs. St. John’s

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For a college basketball fan, Duke vs. St. John’s — in the middle of the season — is must-watch TV. Although the Blue Devils will be predicted by many to come away with the win, don’t count out the Red Storm just yet.

5. Jahlil Okafor Scores 15

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5. Jahlil Okafor Scores 15

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Jahlil Okafor may arguably be the best player in the nation, but he also plays for a stacked team, meaning he doesn't have to score 20 points a night for his team to win. Although he does average a little under 20 per game, he will reach no more than 15 in this one.

4. D’Angelo Harrison Scores 25

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4. D’Angelo Harrison Scores 25

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On the flip side, Harrison has to put up a lot of points for his team to win. He is averaging 19.5 per game, but he will go a little above that in this one.

3. Chris Obekpa Has 5 Blocks

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3. Chris Obekpa Has 5 Blocks

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Chris Obekpa is a blocking machine. He is averaging 3.6 blocks per game this season, but will block the Blue Devils five times.

2. Amile Jefferson and Rasheed Sulaimon Lead the Way for Duke

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2. Amile Jefferson and Rasheed Sulaimon Lead the Way for Duke

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These two players go under-the-radar all the time. However, in this game, the two will shine. Both will score in double figures, and both will be a big reason why Duke pulls off the victory...

1. Duke Comes From Behind to Beat St. John’s

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1. Duke Comes From Behind to Beat St. John’s

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I am expecting great things from Steve Lavin's team in this one. Unfortunately, I am just not predicting them to win the game. Although the Red Storm will lead in the second half, look for Sulaimon to make some crucial threes down the stretch, which will help Duke win this game.

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