The No. 7 Creighton Bluejays (24-7, 13-5 Big East) square off against the St. John’s Red Storm (17-15, 6-13 Big East) in the Big East Conference Tourney at Madison Square Garden. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 12, 2020.
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Creighton Bluejays Free Prediction
In the Red Storm’s last game, they beat the Georgetown Hoyas, 75-62. The Red Storm knocked down 15 of their 19 free throws (78.9 percent), while the Hoyas had a turnover percentage of 26.4 (above their season average of 16.1). Marcellus Earlington had a good outing for St. John’s, recording 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bluejays beat the No. 8 Seton Hall Pirates in their last game, 77-60. The Bluejays had a better free throw rate (0.094 vs. 0.036) and had a turnover percentage of 8.1 (better than their season average of 14.1). Marcus Zegarowski was the game’s top scorer with 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field.
Based on each team’s statistical profile, ball security could play an integral role in this matchup. Creighton commits the 16th-fewest miscues in the country (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while the gambling defense of St. John’s forces the 28th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.9 percent).
St. John’s Red Storm vs. Creighton Bluejays Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
Creighton ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while St. John’s ranks 276th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
The Bluejays rank 16th in assists per game (15.8) while the Red Storm rank 224th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
St. John’s ranks 39th in rebounds per game (38.7) while Creighton ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
The Red Storm rank second in steals per game (10.0) while the Bluejays rank 120th (6.5).
St. John’s blocks 4.0 opponent shots per game, which ranks 55th in the country. Creighton ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
The Red Storm’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 3.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bluejays have scored an average of 78.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average).