DePaul Blue Demons vs Creighton Bluejays January 21st 2025

Betting on today’s Bluejays and Blue Demons game? Catch the action at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Blue Demons hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on FS1. Creighton is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 147.5 points.

Bluejays vs. Blue Demons Key Information

• Sport: CBB
• Teams: Creighton Bluejays at DePaul Blue Demons
• Where: Chicago at Wintrust Arena
• Date: Tuesday, January 21st
• Betting Odds CREIGH -5.5, CREIGH -243 | DEPAUL +194 O/U 147.5

The Bluejays Can Win If…

Creighton improved to 12-6 on the season with a 68-63 win over UConn on Saturday. The Bluejays, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 131, falling short of the 145.5 O/U line.

Creighton took a 35-28 lead into halftime and managed to hold on, scoring 33 points in the second half while allowing 35. The Bluejays’ ability to keep UConn’s offense in check was key to their victory.

Creighton put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.2%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.8% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-23 from three. At the free-throw line, the Bluejays were nearly perfect, hitting 14 of 15 attempts for a 93.3% mark.

Jamiya Neal led the way with 24 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 60% from three-point range (3-for-5). Ryan Kalkbrenner added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Solo Ball and Hassan Diarra each contributed 15 points, with Diarra also dishing out 7 assists. Steven Ashworth chipped in 12 points and 9 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% from deep.

Creighton’s defense held their opponent to 63 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Bluejays gave up 20 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Creighton’s defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent them to the line just 5 times, where they made all their free throws.

• Across the Bluejays last ten road games, the team averaged 72 points per game while allowing 74. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 5-5 straight-up.
• The Bluejays have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-1-1 against the spread.
• Over their last five games, the Bluejays have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-0-1 vs. the spread.

The Blue Demons Can Win If…

DePaul improved to 10-9 on the season with a 73-68 win over Georgetown on Friday. The Blue Demons, who were +7 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

DePaul led 39-28 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points of 141 went over the 137.5 O/U line.

DePaul’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 46.7% from beyond the arc (7/15). Their effective field goal percentage was 59.1%, and they connected on 78.6% of their free throws, going 22/28 from the line.

Malik Mack and Drew Fielder each scored 19 points, with Mack adding 6 assists and shooting 50% from three (3/6). CJ Gunn and Layden Blocker both hit 2 of 3 from deep, with Gunn scoring 17 points and Blocker adding 14.

DePaul’s defense gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 65 attempts.

From beyond the arc, DePaul held the other team to 27% shooting, as they hit 6 of their 22 three-point attempts. The team also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 72%.

• Through their last three home contests, the Blue Demons offense has averaged 69 points per game while allowing an average of 84. DePaul posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
• Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Blue Demons have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
• In their last three games, the Blue Demons have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Coming in as the underdogs at +5.5, we have the Blue Demons as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 147.5, and our model predicts the Bluejays and Blue Demons to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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DePaul vs. Creighton: What to Watch in This Big East Matchup

Tuesday night sets the stage for an exciting Big East showdown as DePaul hosts Creighton in Chicago. Here’s the lowdown on both teams ahead of the game.

DePaul Blue Demons: Can They Build on Momentum?

DePaul (10-9, 1-7 Big East) finally snapped their brutal 39-game conference losing streak with a 73-68 victory over Georgetown. A big part of the win? Their bench came through in a major way, outscoring Georgetown’s reserves 28-4. CJ Gunn led the charge with 17 points, while Layden Blocker (14) and NJ Benson (12) added key contributions.

Gunn’s been on a roll lately, scoring in double digits for four straight games. He’s even dropped 21 points in back-to-back overtime losses to Seton Hall and Marquette. First-year coach Chris Holtmann is keeping the focus on growth, saying, “This new group is learning how to win at this level.”

Creighton Bluejays: Riding the Wave

Creighton (12-6, 5-2 Big East) is heating up, winning five of their last six games. They’re coming off a huge 68-63 win over No. 14 UConn, snapping the Huskies’ impressive 28-game home winning streak.

Jamiya Neal stole the show against UConn with a career-best 24 points on 10-of-16 shooting.

Ryan Kalkbrenner continues to dominate as Creighton’s top scorer and rebounder, racking up double-doubles in three of his last four games. He’ll be a tough matchup for DePaul’s defense.

Key Things to Watch

1. DePaul’s Bench Strength: Their reserves were the difference against Georgetown. Can they step up again?
2. Creighton’s Consistency: Neal’s emergence alongside Kalkbrenner’s steady play gives Creighton a strong edge.
3. Creighton’s Dominance Over DePaul: With 20 straight wins in this matchup, the Bluejays clearly have DePaul’s number.

What to Expect

Creighton’s mix of form, depth, and confidence makes them the clear favorites here. DePaul’s breakthrough win shows they’re improving, but taking down a surging Creighton squad is a tall order. Look for the Bluejays to keep their streak alive in what should still be a competitive game.