The St. John’s Red Storm (15-5, 3-5 Big East) travel to Creighton to play the Bluejays (12-8, 3-4 Big East) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Creighton Bluejays Free Prediction
The Red Storm are hoping for a better outcome after their 89-78 loss to the Georgetown Hoyas in their last matchup. Converting at the free throw line was one of Georgetown’s largest strengths. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Red Storm were 13-17 (76.5 percent). Shamorie Ponds was St. John’s’ high scorer with 21 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
The last time the Bluejays took the floor, they were victorious over the Butler Bulldogs, 75-61. The Bluejays held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.2 (below their season average of 27.2) and had a free throw rate of 0.259 (above their season average of 0.196). With 16 points and eight rebounds, Creighton’s Martin Krampelj put together a solid game.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as a pair of the country’s premier offenses face off. Creighton ranks 16th with 116.1 points per 100 possessions and St. John’s is 54th (112.0).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, LJ Figueroa put up 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Red Storm beat the Bluejays 81-66. The Red Storm had a much better free throw rate (0.188 vs. 0.050) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 20.0).
St. John’s Red Storm at Creighton Bluejays ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – St. John’s, ATS Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
St. John’s ranks 18th in steals per game (8.7) while Creighton ranks 146th (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Red Storm have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, St. John’s has defeated opponents by an average of 8.8 points.
During their last five games, the Bluejays have scored an average of 82.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 85.0 points per game (7.8 above their season average).
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