The Creighton Bluejays (10-7, 1-3 Big East) visit St. John’s to play the Red Storm (14-3, 2-3 Big East) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Creighton Bluejays vs. St. John’s Red Storm Betting Prediction
The Bluejays are trying to rebound after their 90-78 loss to the Villanova Wildcats in their last matchup. Villanova’s 0.276 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Creighton, who had a rate of 0.129. The Wildcats’ mark was above their season average of 0.266, while the Bluejays’ was below their season average of 0.203. Creighton’s Martin Krampelj had a solid outing, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The last time the Red Storm were in action, they lost to the DePaul Blue Demons, 79-71. One of DePaul’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 28 trips to the line, while St. John’s went just six times. With 14 points and 12 rebounds, St. John’s’ Marvin Clark II had a solid performance.
After the Bluejays won both meetings against the Red Storm last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Creighton won 68-63. The Bluejays had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (15.4 vs. 5.9) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.594 vs. 0.455).
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Krampelj (16 points,7.6 rebounds) has been stellar for the Bluejays while Justin Simon (13 points,5.2 rebounds,4.6 assists,1.6 steals) has contributed greatly to the Red Storm.
St. John’s could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Red Storm currently rank 43rd in offensive efficiency, while Creighton ranks 295th in defensive efficiency.
Creighton vs. St. John’s Pick
Pick: SU Winner – St. John’s, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Creighton ranks 26th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while St. John’s ranks 201st in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
The Red Storm rank 14th in steals per game (8.9) while the Bluejays rank 136th (5.9).
St. John’s ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Creighton ranks 96th (3.5).
The Red Storm rank 38th in assists per game (16.0) while the Bluejays rank 110th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Creighton ranks 195th in rebounds per game (34.3) while St. John’s ranks 200th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Bluejays’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 7.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Red Storm have scored an average of 80.4 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (6.3 above their season average).
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