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Creighton Blue Jays Look to Continue Home Dominance Against St. John's Red Storm in Big East Showdown on New Year's Eve

The Creighton Blue Jays will face the St. John's Red Storm in a highly anticipated Big East matchup on New Year's Eve at CHI Health Center Omaha. St. John's enters the game with an impressive 11-2 record, while Creighton has an 8-5 record and is looking to build off a recent win. The two teams split the season series last year, but Creighton has won eight of the last ten meetings overall. St. John's is the betting favorite to win this game with a -1.5 point spread that has not moved. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Storm -123 | Bluejays +103
• Spread: Red Storm -1.5 (-110) | Bluejays +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 154 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Johns will win straight-up is 55%.

St. Johns vs Creighton Stats

St. Johns Red Storm

St. John's has been quietly impressive this season with an 11-2 record, highlighted by wins over Virginia and Kansas State. They have a tough road game against Creighton coming up, a team they have historically struggled against. St. John's has been able to stay healthy and will have their full roster available for this game. They have displayed strong rebounding numbers, which could be crucial against Creighton's weak defensive rebounding. Offensively, St. John's has been efficient in shooting but struggles with three-point and free-throw percentages. They are led by RJ Luis Jr. and Kadary Richmond. In terms of statistics, they rank 39th in offense and 98th in defense, with solid rebounding numbers. St. John's is ranked 31st in power rankings and has a 8-5 ATS record. Their upcoming games against Butler and Xavier will be important for extending their winning streak.

Creighton Bluejays Analysis

Creighton has historically performed well against St. John's, winning eight out of the last ten matchups. Despite facing challenges such as injuries and a tough schedule, they hold a 7-1 home record which boosts their confidence. The team's success hinges on players like Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth, who have been crucial to their offensive performance. Creighton's offensive and defensive stats place them at #158 for offense and #156 for defense. Their field goal and free throw percentages, as well as rebounding and turnover rates, illustrate their overall performance. Additionally, Creighton allows opposition to score an average of 71.53% from free throws and 40.35% from field goals. In their upcoming game, their strategy will focus on utilizing key players to secure a victory over St. John's.

Creighton Continues Home Dominance as St. John's Falters on the Road

St. John's has performed well this season, however, Creighton has displayed a strong home advantage with victories over top-ranked teams like UConn and Kansas in recent years. The historical dominance of Creighton in this series adds to their confidence as they prepare to face the Red Storm. St. John's struggled in their first Big East away game and may find it difficult to match Creighton's scoring capabilities, particularly from their top two players. With only one true road game under their belt this season, St. John's lack of experience on the road could present challenges. In this match-up, it is likely that Creighton will not only cover the spread but also secure a victory over St. John's.

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