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Creighton Bluejays vs St. John’s Red Storm December 31st 2024
The Red Storm and Bluejays are set to face off at 4:00 ET on PEAC. The Bluejays will host the game at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. St. John’s is favored by -1.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 154 points.
Red Storm vs. Bluejays Key Information
- Sport: CBB
- Teams: St. John’s Red Storm at Creighton Bluejays
- Where: Omaha at CHI Health Center Omaha
- Date: Tuesday, December 31st
- Betting Odds STJOHN -1.5, STJOHN -127 | CREIGH +103 O/U 154
The Red Storm Can Win If…
St. John’s Red Storm Recent Game/Games
St. John’s improved to 11-2 on the season with a 97-76 win over Delaware on Saturday. Playing at home, the Red Storm entered the game as heavy favorites (-25) but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.
St. John’s took control early, leading 48-29 at halftime. They scored 49 points in the 2nd half but allowed Delaware to score 47, making the 2nd half more competitive than expected.
St. John’s put up 97 points in their latest game, shooting 60.9% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 67.2%. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 66.7% of their threes (8/12).
John Camden led the way with 35 points, shooting 72.2% overall and 81.8% from three (9/11). Deivon Smith contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 4 of 5 from deep for 80.0%.
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St. John’s struggled defensively in their last game, giving up 76 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 60% from the field. The Red Storm allowed 31 two-point baskets on 52 attempts, a 59% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, St. John’s gave up 8 threes on 12 attempts, a 66% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 11, shooting 64%. The Red Storm allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
- St. John’s has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 79 points per game while allowing 71. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- The last ten games that St. John’s was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 9-1 straight up.
- Over their last five games, the Red Storm have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
The Bluejays Can Win If…
Creighton improved to 8-5 on the season with an 86-79 win over Villanova on Saturday. The Bluejays, who were favored by 5 points, covered the spread at home.
Creighton led 40-38 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Villanova 46-41. The game’s total points of 165 went over the pre-game line of 142.5.
Creighton’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 55.4% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 56% of their threes (14/25), contributing to an impressive effective field goal percentage of 67.9%. The Bluejays also dished out 22 assists, with Steven Ashworth leading the way with 11 dimes.
Eric Dixon led the scoring with 27 points, shooting 58.8% from the field and 57.1% from three. Ryan Kalkbrenner added 23 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Jamiya Neal and Ashworth each chipped in 20 points. Neal was particularly deadly from deep, connecting on 6 of 7 threes (85.7%).
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Creighton’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 31 of 56 shots.
From beyond the arc, Creighton allowed 14 threes on 25 attempts, a 56% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Bluejays offense has averaged 76 points per game while allowing an average of 78. Creighton posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 5-5 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Bluejays have an ATS mark of just 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Creighton posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
- In their last three games, the Bluejays have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.
The Lean
Coming in as the underdogs at +1.5, we have the Bluejays 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 154, and our model predicts the Red Storm and Bluejays to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the under.
Streaking St. John’s Looks to Put Clamps on Creighton
St. John’s has built momentum with six straight wins and aims to keep rolling when it visits Creighton for a Big East matchup Tuesday afternoon in Omaha, Neb.
St. John’s Riding High
The Red Storm (11-2, 2-0 Big East) delivered a dominant non-conference victory on Saturday night, routing Delaware 97-76. Six players scored in double figures, led by guard Deivon Smith, who flirted with a triple-double by posting 20 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists.
Despite the comfortable win, St. John’s knows the stakes are higher in Big East play. The team’s recent conference matchup against Providence on Dec. 20 required a dramatic comeback, with Zuby Ejiofor’s buzzer-beater capping a rally from a 16-point first-half deficit.
“We need both halves, honestly, because teams are super talented [in the Big East],” Smith said after Saturday’s victory. “We need to put together two halves, stop the 3-ball, take our matchups seriously, pay attention to the scouts, and get it all together so we can win a championship.”
Creighton Counting on Reinforcements
The Bluejays (8-5, 1-1 Big East) are looking to build on their 86-79 win over Villanova on Dec. 21 and will benefit from the addition of 6-foot-6 freshman Fedor Zugic. After missing the first 12 games while the NCAA reviewed his eligibility, Zugic made his debut against Villanova, grabbing two rebounds in three minutes.
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott sees potential in Zugic, who played professionally in Europe before signing with the Bluejays.
“Hopefully we can catch him up and he can be an important contributor, rotational guy for us,” McDermott said. “Because he can handle it, he can pass it, he can shoot it. He’s just got to learn what the heck’s going on. And that’s going to take a little time.”
What’s at Stake
St. John’s is eager to maintain its unbeaten start in Big East play and extend its winning streak, but defensive consistency remains a priority. The Red Storm allowed Delaware to shoot 58.1 percent in the second half on Saturday, a lapse that could prove costly against a tougher opponent like Creighton.
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Creighton, meanwhile, will rely on its home-court advantage and hopes to see contributions from Zugic as it looks to contend for a top-three finish in the conference for the fifth time in six seasons.
This matchup offers a compelling clash between a surging St. John’s squad and a Creighton team poised to gain strength with its full roster coming into form.
