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Game time: January 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Wintrust Arena — Chicago, IL

Article updated Jan 21, 5:14 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Tuesday night, the DePaul Blue Demons will face the Creighton Blue Jays in a Big East showdown at Wintrust Arena. Creighton, coming off a strong road win, is expected to

Game outlook

On Tuesday night, the DePaul Blue Demons will face the Creighton Blue Jays in a Big East showdown at Wintrust Arena. Creighton, coming off a strong road win, is expected to continue their winning streak. DePaul, although struggling recently, may benefit from their home court advantage and three-point shooting. Creighton has historically dominated this series, but playing on the road in the Big East can bring unexpected challenges. Creighton is the betting favorite at -6, with the current line at Creighton -6.5. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bluejays -275 | Blue Demons +225

Spread: Bluejays -6.5 (-110) | Blue Demons +6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Creighton will win straight-up is 73%.

Creighton Bluejays

The Creighton Bluejays are heading into their road game with a strong record of 12-6 in the Big East conference. They are on a three-game winning streak, including an impressive victory over UConn. Their success can be attributed to their experience and coaching, which has made them formidable on the road in recent seasons. Although they are expected to win against DePaul, it won't be an easy task. The team is relatively healthy, with only backup center John Christofilis on the injury report. Creighton's offense has been on fire, averaging 75.4 points per game and excelling in three-point shooting. However, rebounding has been a consistent issue for them. In terms of rankings, Creighton is #159 in offense and #128 in defense, with solid shooting percentages and rebounding stats. Defensively, they struggle with three-point defense and free throw percentage. Overall, Creighton is a strong team capable of competing at a high level in the Big East.

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DePaul Blue Demons Analysis

The DePaul Blue Demons are currently struggling with injuries and a three-game losing streak, despite showing some promise in close matchups against strong opponents. Their offense ranks at #129 in the nation, with solid three-point shooting and offensive assists, but their defense is a weak point, particularly in defending the three-pointer. Facing a tough Creighton team, the Blue Demons may struggle to keep up, especially with key players like Jaden Henley questionable and others out due to injury. Their inconsistent defense and mounting injuries could present significant challenges in their upcoming games.

Creighton set to dominate DePaul in away game as odds favor strong victory and spread coverage

Creighton appears poised to secure a victory and cover the spread, despite playing as the away team. The team's recent strong performance and possession of top players enhance their chances of success. Additionally, DePaul's challenges in securing wins, compounded by the absence of key players, further bolsters Creighton's advantage. Given Creighton's historically dominant performance against DePaul, it is unlikely that the home team will be able to cover the spread. Overall, the combination of Creighton's momentum and DePaul's struggles suggest a favorable outcome for Creighton in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Bluejays vs Blue Demons archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bluejays vs Blue Demons matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Creighton Bluejays-248 → -325Moved
  • Moneyline · DePaul Blue Demons+200 → +260Moved
  • Spread · Creighton Bluejays-6 (-110) → -7 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · DePaul Blue Demons+6 (-110) → +7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under146 (-110) → 144.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Creighton Bluejays
16-17 matchup record · 9-1-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
DePaul Blue Demons
16-16 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-21T22:14:46.791Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Creighton Bluejays are heading into their road game with a strong record of 12-6 in the Big East conference. They are on a three-game winning streak, including an impressive victory over UConn. Their success can be attributed to their experience and coaching, which has made them formidable on the road in recent seasons. Although they are expected to win against DePaul, it won't be an easy task. The team is relatively healthy, with only backup center John Christofilis on the injury report. Creighton's offense has been on fire, averaging 75.4 points per game and excelling in three-point shooting. However, rebounding has been a consistent issue for them. In terms of rankings, Creighton is #159 in offense and #128 in defense, with solid shooting percentages and rebounding stats. Defensively, they struggle with three-point defense and free throw percentage. Overall, Creighton is a strong team capable of competing at a high level in the Big East.

The DePaul Blue Demons are currently struggling with injuries and a three-game losing streak, despite showing some promise in close matchups against strong opponents. Their offense ranks at #129 in the nation, with solid three-point shooting and offensive assists, but their defense is a weak point, particularly in defending the three-pointer. Facing a tough Creighton team, the Blue Demons may struggle to keep up, especially with key players like Jaden Henley questionable and others out due to injury. Their inconsistent defense and mounting injuries could present significant challenges in their upcoming games.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-27DePaul Blue Demons 62 · Creighton Bluejays 85
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Creighton Bluejays defeated DePaul Blue Demons 73-49

Creighton Bluejays defeated DePaul Blue Demons 73-49 on January 21, 2025, a 24-point decision in the series. Creighton Bluejays' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 31-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded Creighton Bluejays -7 (-110) spread, Creighton Bluejays covered, while the 122 combined points finished under the recorded total of 144.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • AveragejoeTotal · Over 146 (-110)Loss
  • VegaspatSpread · DePaul Blue Demons +6 (-110)Loss
  • BjenkinsSpread · DePaul Blue Demons +6 (-110)Loss
  • MaddogSpread · DePaul Blue Demons +6.5 (-110)Loss