It will be a contest between two phenomenal offenses when the Creighton Bluejays (12-8, 3-4 Big East) clash with the St. John’s Red Storm (15-5, 3-5 Big East) at Chi Health Center Omaha. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Creighton Bluejays ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bluejays were victorious over the Butler Bulldogs, 75-61, while the Red Storm fell to the Georgetown Hoyas, 89-78.
Creighton played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.6 (below their season average of 25.8) and a free throw rate of 0.259 (above their season average of 0.196). Butler was 13.2 and 0.172, respectively, for those same stats. St. John’s, meanwhile, forced Georgetown into a turnover percentage of 20.8 (above their season average of 16.4). Martin Krampelj fueled Creighton with 16 points and eight rebounds. St. John’s, meanwhile, was led by Shamorie Ponds, who put up 21 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, LJ Figueroa led the Red Storm to an 81-66 victory. He recorded a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. St. John’s’ 0.188 free throw rate was their largest strength over Creighton, who had a mark of 0.050.
This contest figures to be a shootout as two of the country’s top offenses square off. Creighton ranks 16th with 116.1 points per 100 possessions and St. John’s is 54th (112.0).
St. John’s Red Storm at Creighton Bluejays Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – St. John’s, ATS Winner – St. John’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Creighton averages 27.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. St. John’s ranks 239th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
- The Bluejays rank 21st in assists per game (16.8) while the Red Storm rank 122nd in assists allowed per game (13.1).
- St. John’s ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Creighton ranks 94th (3.3).
- The Bluejays rank 91st in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Red Storm rank 230th (37.4).
- St. John’s ranks 18th in steals per game (8.7) while Creighton ranks 146th (6.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bluejays have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Creighton has defeated opponents by an average of 6.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Red Storm have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (7.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
