The Creighton Bluejays will face the No. 16 St. John’s Red Storm in a crucial Big East clash this Saturday, February 21, 2026, with tip-off set for noon ET at Madison Square Garden in New York. Both teams come into this matchup with differing trajectories, providing an intriguing backdrop for fans and bettors alike.
In their previous encounter on January 10, 2026, St. John’s emerged victorious with a decisive 90-73 win over Creighton as 2.5-point favorites, showcasing their offensive prowess. The Red Storm’s standout player in that game was guard Oziyah Sellers, who contributed significantly with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Forward Zuby Ejiofor also played a critical role, netting 12 points along with 6 assists and 4 steals. For Creighton, guard Isaac Traudt led the scoring with 14 points, including four three-pointers.
Currently, Creighton is coming off a thrilling upset against No. 5 UConn, where they won 91-84 as 15.5-point underdogs, snapping a two-game losing streak and ending a ten-game stretch without covering the spread. Guard Josh Dix was instrumental in their recent success, recording 21 points, 8 rebounds, and three 3-pointers, while teammate Nik Graves added another 18 points. The Bluejays are looking to build on this momentum as they sit at a modest 14-13 overall and 8-8 in the conference.
On the other end, St. John’s continues to have a stellar season with a record of 21-5 and an impressive 14-1 in Big East play. They head into this game having won 12 consecutive games, although they have struggled recently to cover the spread, going 1-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last three matches. Their most recent win came against Marquette, where they won 76-70, but failed to cover as 8.5-point favorites.
Regarding betting lines as updated by BetMGM, Creighton is listed at +575 on the moneyline, while St. John’s comes in at -900. The spread is set at Creighton +12.5 and St. John’s -12.5, with an over/under of 153.5 points.
Experts predict a competitive matchup, favoring St. John’s with a forecast score of 82-73. However, there’s a suggestion that betting on Creighton +12.5 could offer value, especially considering their recent performance against UConn. The over/under of 153.5 points reflects both teams’ abilities to score and the trends supporting the over—Creighton hitting the over in 11 of their last 15 outings.
As fans eagerly await the game’s commencement, both teams are positioned to make a significant statement in the Big East landscape, with Creighton looking to carry forward their recent win momentum and St. John’s aiming to maintain their stronghold in the conference. The matchup promises excitement and potential surprises as tournament play approaches.