Scott leads No. 9 St. John's against No. 24 Creighton after 22-point showing
Creighton Bluejays (18-7, 11-3 Big East) at St. John's Red Storm (21-4, 12-2 Big East)
New York; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Storm -6.5; over/under is 143.5
BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 St. John's plays No. 24 Creighton after Aaron Scott scored 22 points in St. John's 73-71 loss to the Villanova Wildcats.
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