Creighton Bluejays vs St. John’s Red Storm Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our St. John's vs Creighton NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Omaha.

St. John's vs Creighton Prediction

Looking to win big? The Red Storm and Bluejays face off at 4:00 ET on PEAC. The Bluejays are hosting the game at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. In this Big East matchup, St. John's is favored bt -1.5 vs. Creighton. The over/under for the game is 154 points.

St. John's vs. Creighton Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: St. John's Red Storm at Creighton Bluejays
Where: Omaha at CHI Health Center Omaha
Date: Tuesday, December 31st
Betting Odds STJOHN -1.5, STJOHN -127 | CREIGH +103 O/U 154

Red Storm Preview: Do the Red Storm Have What it Takes in Omaha?

St. John's Red Storm Recent Game/Games

St. John's improved to 11-2 on the season with a 97-76 home win over Delaware on Saturday, December 28th. The Red Storm were heavy favorites at -25, but they didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.

St. John's took control early, leading 48-29 at halftime. However, they allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 49, indicating some defensive lapses after the break.

Red Storm Offense Breakdown

St. John's put up 97 points in their latest game, shooting 60.9% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, with a 59.6% success rate on two-point shots.

John Camden led the way with 35 points, connecting on 9 of 11 threes for an 81.8% shooting rate from deep. Deivon Smith contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.

Red Storm Team Defense

St. John’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 two-point baskets on 52 attempts, a 59% success rate for their opponents.

From beyond the arc, St. John’s let their opponents hit 8 of 12 three-point attempts, a 66% shooting clip. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 shots.

Bluejays Preview: Will Creighton Make it Happen at Home?

The Bluejays improved to 8-5 on the season with an 86-79 home win over Villanova on Saturday. Creighton entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread, while the combined 165 points exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.

Creighton led 40-38 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 46 points in the 2nd half, allowing 41 points to Villanova.

Bluejays Offense Breakdown

Creighton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points with a field goal percentage of 55.4%. They were especially deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 25 threes for a 56% shooting rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 67.9%.

Eric Dixon led the way with 27 points, while Ryan Kalkbrenner added 23. Jamiya Neal and Steven Ashworth each chipped in 20 points, with Neal hitting 6 of 7 threes and Ashworth dishing out 11 assists. Wooga Poplar also had a strong game, finishing with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Bluejays Team Defense

Creighton's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 31 of 56 shots.

From beyond the arc, Creighton allowed 14 threes on 25 attempts, a 56% success rate. The opposing team also shot 71% from the free-throw line, making 10 of 14 attempts.

Red Storm vs Bluejays Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Red Storm are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
Across their five previous home games, Creighton has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 71 points per game.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Creighton has an ATS mark of 3-1-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
Although the Red Storm have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.