Creighton Bluejays vs. St. John’s Red Storm 2/25/24 NCAAB Betting Picks

Creighton Bluejays vs. St. John’s Red Storm 2/25/24 – The Creighton Bluejays and the St. John’s Red Storm are set to face off in an eagerly anticipated NCAA Men’s Basketball showdown this Sunday, February 25, 2024. With the Bluejays holding a strong 20-7 record and the Red Storm at 15-12, this game is a critical juncture for both teams as they aim to solidify their standings before the season’s end. Held at the iconic Madison Square Garden, this matchup is not just a test of skill but of resilience and strategy, making it a prime target for March Madness free picks.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Bluejays	TBD	TBD	TBD
Red Storm	TBD	TBD	TBD

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Baylor Scheierman (Guard) vs. Joel Soriano (Center)

Baylor Scheierman has put together an incredible season for the Bluejays, averaging 18.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game while shooting nearly 46% from the field. The 6’7″ guard is a matchup nightmare on the perimeter with his size and shooting ability (37.2% from three). He excels at getting his own shot and finding open teammates when defenses collapse. Slowing down Scheierman will be key if St. John’s hopes to pull off the upset.

Meanwhile, Joel Soriano anchors the Red Storm down low, averaging 14.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per contest. The 6’11” center patrols the paint on both ends of the floor, shooting nearly 60% from the field while blocking 1.7 shots per game. Soriano doesn’t stray far from the basket offensively but his rebounding tenacity and rim protection make him a force. He’ll have his hands full against Creighton’s dynamic offense.

This matchup pits St. John’s interior strength against Creighton’s potent perimeter attack. If Soriano can control the glass and protect the rim it will limit easy buckets for the Bluejays. But Scheierman’s versatility could pull the big man away from the basket defensively. Whoever gets the upper hand could dictate the outcome.

The Bluejays’ Statistical Symphony

The Bluejays have one of the best offenses in college basketball, ranking 9th in adjusted offensive efficiency at KenPom. They average over 81 points per game by shooting 49.1% from the field and 36.6% from three as a team. Creighton also values basketball, committing just 10.4 turnovers per game. With Scheierman leading the attack they can beat you from all three levels. The Bluejays also crash the offensive boards hard, pulling down 8.4 offensive rebounds per contest. If Soriano fails to protect the rim it could be a long day for the Red Storm defense.

The Red Storm’s Defensive Fortitude

The Red Storm are averaging 76.6 points per game on 44.1% shooting this season. They do most of their damage inside the arc and by getting to the free throw line often (17.6 attempts per game). St. John’s is also tenacious on the glass, ranking 35th nationally in offensive rebound rate. Defensively, the Red Storm have excellent rim protection thanks to Soriano’s 1.7 blocks per game. They also force turnovers at a high rate (11.7 per game) by pressuring the perimeter. If St. John’s can disrupt Creighton’s flow and prevent easy looks it will keep them in this game.

NCAAB Betting Odds: TBD, Over/Under: TBD

The betting odds for this matchup are yet to be determined, but given the recent performances and the statistical advantages, insights and recommendations will be based on the teams’ strengths, weaknesses, and recent trends.

Trends

Creighton Bluejays Betting Trends

Creighton are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Bluejays are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Creighton are 8-4 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Creighton’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Creighton’ 15 last games at home.

St. John’s Red Storm Betting Trends

St. John’s are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Red Storm are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread.
St. John’s are 5-7 in their road games against the spread.
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of St. John’s’ last 5 games.
The totals have gone OVER in 6 of St. John’s’ 15 last games at home.