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Creighton vs Butler Preview: Big East Matchup Set to Heat Up Hinkle Fieldhouse

This content previews an upcoming Big East matchup between Creighton and Butler, with both teams looking to bounce back from recent losses. Creighton, coming off a close defeat against Marquette, is favored to win by 2.5 points according to current betting lines. The game will be held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and will be broadcast on FOX at 12:00 EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bluejays -135 | Bulldogs +111
• Spread: Bluejays -2 (-110) | Bulldogs +2 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Creighton will win straight-up is 57%.

Creighton vs Butler Stats

Creighton Bluejays

Creighton Bluejays are currently in the middle of the Big East standings with a 2-2 league record. Despite key losses on the road, they have shown strength at home with wins against Villanova and St. John's. Ryan Kalkbrenner leads the team with impressive stats, averaging 17.1 PPG and 8.1 RPG. Steven Ashworth is a key outside shooter adding to their offensive strength. Unfortunately, Pop Isaacs is out for the season due to injury. Creighton is ranked 48th overall with solid offensive and defensive efficiency rankings. With a power ranking of 188, they are performing well offensively and defensively, with strong shooting percentages and rebounding averages. Choosing strong College Basketball Cappers is advised for maximizing profits.

Butler Bulldogs Analysis

The Butler Bulldogs are facing challenges with an 8-game losing streak heading into their upcoming matchup. Despite being favored in only two of those games, they suffered losses to teams like North Dakota State and Villanova, led by the nation's leading scorer. The team is now 0-5 in the Big East and tied for last place. Key players like Jahmyl Telfort and Pierre Brooks have been stepping up, but the team is struggling with consistency. Telfort, their leading scorer, has been a standout player with his ability to drive to the basket and shoot from the outside. The team's performance has landed them at 83rd in KenPom rankings, with room for improvement in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Butler's offensive stats show strengths in shooting percentages and three-point shots, but they need to tighten up defensively to secure more wins. Overall, the Bulldogs are looking to turn their season around and find success on the court.

Butler showing signs of strength despite recent losing streak

Despite Butler's recent eight-game losing streak, they are not as weak as it may seem. KenPom's analytics show that they rank in the top 100 overall in offensive and defensive efficiency. Additionally, Butler has faced tough competition with four of the eight teams they played being ranked in the Top 25. They have also had to contend with hosting the nation's leading scorer and facing two challenging road conference games. Butler is poised to make a comeback, especially with their ability to counter Creighton's main strength. By utilizing Andre Screen, a 7'1, 260-pound center, to limit Creighton's dominant player, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Butler can focus on their offensive game. Despite their recent struggles, Butler remains determined and well-matched against Creighton, making them a solid choice to cover the spread at home. It is recommended to take Butler to cover in this upcoming game.

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