St. John’s vs Creighton Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Creighton (18-7) vs. St. John's (21-4)
February 16, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: St. John's -5.5; Over/Under: 143.5
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The Creighton Bluejays and St. John’s Red Storm meet Sunday in college basketball action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a St. John’s vs Creighton Prediction. This article will include a St. John’s vs Creighton Pick.
Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview
The Creighton Bluejays beat Marquette, lost to UCONN, and they play Georgetown, DePaul, and Xavier next. The Creighton Bluejays are averaging 75.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 68.3 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 19 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Steven Ashworth is averaging 16.7 points and 4.1 rebounds. Pop Isaacs is the third double-digit scorer and Jamiya Neal is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Creighton Bluejays are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.4 percent from the free throw line. The Creighton Bluejays are allowing 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview
The St. John’s Red Storm beat UConn, lost to Villanova, and they play DePaul, UCONN, and Butler next. The St. John’s Red Storm are averaging 78.2 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 65.3 points on 39.9 percent shooting. RJ Luis Jr. is averaging 17.4 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Zuby Ejiofor is averaging 13.7 points and 1.1 assists. Kadary Richmond is the third double-digit scorer and Deivon Smith is dishing 4.1 assists. The St. John’s Red Storm are shooting 29.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.7 percent from the free throw line. The St. John’s Red Storm are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
Why the St. John’s Red Storm will win
- St. John’s has won each of its last 11 home games.
- Creighton has lost four of its last five games at Madison Square Garden.
- St. John’s has won the first half in each of its last 10 day games at Madison Square Garden.
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Creighton has won each of its last nine day games.
- St. John’s has lost seven of its last eight day games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Creighton has won the first half in each of its last 10 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of St. John’s’ last six day games against AP-ranked opponents at Madison Square Garden have produced a total of 141+ points.
- Each of Creighton’s last four games against Conference opponents at Madison Square Garden have produced a total of 142+ points.
St. John’s vs Creighton Injury Report
St. John’s will be without Brady Dunlap, while Deivon Smith is questionable with a neck injury. Creighton will continue to be without Larry Johnson and Pop Isaacs.
St. John’s vs Creighton Prediction
The St. John’s Red Storm have been the more consistent team, they’re undefeated at home, and they’re more trustworthy defensively. However, Creighton as an underdog has value, as this is one of the better offensive teams in the country and has figured things out over the last month. Creighton has won nine of its last 10 games and has covered nine of those games as well. Creighton has five road wins this season and has won eight of the last nine games against St. John’s, which includes a win on New Year’s Eve. Creighton is more than capable of winning this game outright if those shots fall. This has the feelings of a tight game. I want the points.
