Creighton vs St John's: Betting Guide and Preview for Big East Championship Showdown
The #6 St John's Red Storm (29-4) face Creighton Bluejays (24-9) as 6.5-point favorites in the Big East Tournament Final at Madison Square Garden. St John's enters on an eight-game win streak, while Creighton has won four straight.
Three players in white jerseys
Game Details:
- Tip-off: 6:30pm ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York
- Broadcast: FOX
- Spread: St John's -6.5
- Moneyline: St John's -270, Creighton +220
- Total: 140.5
Recent Performance:
- Creighton upset UConn 71-62 in semifinals with Jamiya Neal and Jasen Green each scoring 19 points
- St John's dominated their path, beating Marquette 79-63 and Butler 78-57
- Teams split regular season meetings: Creighton won 57-56 on New Year's Eve, St John's won 79-73 on Feb 16
Key Statistics:
- St John's ranks #1 in Big East defensive efficiency
- Red Storm allows 66.4 points per game (Best in Big East)
- Creighton ranks Top 5 in both offensive (75.5) and defensive (69.1) scoring
Player Props to Watch:
- Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton): 19.5 points, 9.5 rebounds
- RJ Luis (St John's): 18.5 points
- Steven Ashworth (Creighton): 6.5 assists
- Kadary Richmond (St John's): 5.5 assists
Prediction: St John's superior defense and consistent offensive performance should propel them to victory. The Red Storm's dominance on offensive rebounds and ability to limit opponents' shooting make them the better pick against the spread.
Pick: St John's -6.5 (-110)