Creighton vs St. John’s Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Creighton vs St. John’s prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 16th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview

The Creighton Bluejays are 18-7 (11-3) this year after they lost to UConn by a score of 70-66 in their last game. Creighton led 37-29 at halftime, but they were outscored 41-29 in the second half in the loss. The Bluejays shot 40.4% from the field, 29.2% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Ryan Kalkbrenner led Creighton with 13 points and nine rebounds, while Steven Ashworth added 13 points and seven assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bluejays defeated Marquette by a score of 77-67 and Providence by a score of 80-69. Creighton has won nine of their last ten games and they are currently second in the Big East standings with an 11-3 record. Creighton has scored 75.2 points per game and they have allowed 68.3 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game this season. Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 19.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Steven Ashworth is averaging 16.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game this year. Creighton is shooting 47.5% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 34.4% on three-pointers this season. 

St. John’s Red Storm Betting Preview

The St. John’s Red Storm are 21-4 (12-2) this season after they lost to Villanova by a score of 73-71 in their last game. St. John’s trailed 34-32 at halftime and allowed 39 points in the second half in the close loss. The Red Storm shot 44.3% from the field, 29.7% on three-pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Aaron Scott led St. John’s with 22 points and two rebounds, while Kadary Richmond added 17 points and 10 assists in the loss.  

Prior to that game, the Red Storm defeated UConn by a score of 68-62 and Marquette by a score of 70-64. St. John’s has won 10 of their last 11 games and they are currently first in the Big East standings with a 12-2 record. St. John’s has scored 78.2 points per game and they have allowed 65.3 points per game, while also averaging 40.8 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. RJ Luis Jr. is averaging 17.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Zuby Ejiofor is averaging 13.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. St. John’s is shooting 44.9% from the field, 68.7% on free throws, and 29.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Creighton will beat St. John’s

• Creighton has won each of its last nine day games against the Big East Conference.
• St. John’s has lost 22 of its last 27 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• St. John’s has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the Big East Conference at Madison Square Garden.

Total Points Facts

• Each of St. John’s’ last six home games against Creighton have produced a total of 144+ points.
• Each of Creighton’s last four games at Madison Square Garden has produced a total of 142+ points.

Creighton vs St. John’s Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup battling at the top of the Big East standings, but St. John’s is currently in first place and will have the home-court advantage here. The Red Storm are coming off of a road loss to Villanova in their last game, but they have played excellent defense for the majority of the season, as they have allowed 66 points or fewer in six of their last eight games. Creighton is also coming off a loss in their last game and they are shooting 47.5% from the field this year. The Bluejays have also been solid defensively, but they have definitely had some struggles on the road. This is a huge game in the Big East race and I think either side could win, so give me the points with Creighton on the road.