"St. John's has a +312 scoring differential, topping opponents by 12 points per game. It is putting up 84 points per game to rank 30th in college basketball and is giving up 72 per outing to rank 127th in college basketball. St. John's wins the rebound battle by 4.4 boards on average. It collects 35 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in college basketball, while its opponents grab 30.6 per contest."
"St. John's has a 5-6 record against the spread this season when favored by 12.5 points or more. Creighton is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 12.5 points or more this year. The two teams average a combined 7.1 more points per game (160.6) than this matchup's total of 153.5 points. St. John's and Creighton have seen their opponents average a combined six fewer points per game than the point total of 153.5 set in this outing."
St. John's (21-5, 14-1 Big East) hosts Creighton (14-13, 8-8 Big East) after winning five consecutive home games. The Red Storm are 12.5-point favorites and the over/under is 153.5 points. St. John's averages 84 points and concedes 72, producing a +312 scoring differential and a 102 points per 100 possessions offensive rating. The Red Storm rebound better by 4.4 boards per game and shoot 34.5% from three on 7.3 makes per contest. Creighton is 14-13 overall and 9-18-0 ATS; the Bluejays are 1-0 ATS as underdogs by 12.5 points this season.
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