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Xavier vs Creighton

Sat Jan 28 12:15PM
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Final
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XAVIR283967158.5
CREIG424284-5.5

Xavier vs Creighton Prediction, Odds and Best Bets

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Xavier is on the road playing Creighton at the CHI Health Center Omaha stadium on Saturday, 1/28/2023 @ 12:15pm EST. Creighton -4 was the opening favorite and current line is Creighton -5.

On Saturday afternoon, the 13th-ranked Xavier Musketeers will take on the Creighton Bluejays in a Big East Conference matchup at CHI Health Center Omaha. Following an 82-79 victory against the UConn Huskies on Wednesday, the Musketeers are on a two-game winning streak. Currently, the Bluejays are 12-8 (6-3) and on a three-game winning streak after beating St. John's 104-76 at home last Wednesday. As a result of the Musketeers' 90-87 home win on Jan. 11, these programs faced off on Jan. 11.

Xavier University continues to demonstrate its abilities

A strong performance by the Xavier Musketeers led to an 82-79 victory over the UConn Huskies on the road. Despite being down 3-0 at halftime, they scored 39 points to UConn's 24. Despite making only 13 free throw attempts, they were 31-of-58 (53.4 percent) from the field overall, 10-of-20 (50 percent) from deep, and 10-of-20 (50 percent) from beyond the arc. In 33 minutes, Souley Boumled finished with 21 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three turnovers. Defensively, they did well, allowing 41 percent from the floor and 35.7 percent from deep. The Xavier team had six steals and two blocks throughout the game after forcing 12 turnovers. 

Streaking needs to continue for the Blue Jays

Creighton Bluejays won 104-76 against St. John's Red Storm at home, scoring 52 points in each half. Throughout the game, they shot 56.7 percent from the field, 36.7 percent from beyond the arc, and 21 free throws. During 30 minutes, senior guard Baylor Scheierman scored 17 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, assisted six, stole two, and turned the ball over twice. Their defense needed some improvement as the Red Storm shot 46.3 percent from the field, 46.2 percent from three, and 14 free throws. The Bluejays were able to record seven steals and three blocks in the game. 

Recently, the defense has shown a big difference, with Xavier allowing 79.4 points in their last five games. In contrast, Creighton had given up 65 points in their previous three games. The Musketeers have a 1.794 assist-to-turnover ratio in the past three games while the Blue Jays have a 2.043 ratio. In the road game, Xavier allows teams to shoot 36.3% from three-point range. It's likely that Creight will light up the nets on the home court, as he shoots 36.4% from beyond the arc.

Xavier Highlights

With a power ranking of 86, Xavier is ranked #8 in offense (scoring an average of 84.00 per game), #326 in defense (allowing an average of 75.52 points to be scored against them per game) and are 17-4 (12-8-1 ATS) this season.

Creighton Highlights

Creighton Bluejays has a power ranking of 68 and are #52 for offense (scoring an average of 77.70 per game), #153 for defense (giving up an average of 75.52 points per game) and 12-8 (10-10 ATS) overall. Xavier went 0-3 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Creighton.

Curated Picks & Predictions

  • Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be XAVIR 83.5, CREIG 73.5.
  • 54% of SportsJaw users predict Xavier Musketeers to cover.
  • OddsShark's prediction is Creighton will win, xavier will cover, and the total will go under.
  • 67% picked Xavier Musketeers on Covers.com
  • SportsJaw's ScoreCaster prediction: Musketeers 75 to Bluejays 86.

Staff Prediction

Our prediction: Musketeers 75 to Bluejays 86.

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Current Odds[ - ]

 
XAVIR
CREIG
Open
Side
+5.5
-5.5
-4
Moneyline
+205
-245
-170
Total
Over 158.5
Under 158.5
156.5

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Xavier Musketeers
HIGHLIGHTS
Creighton Bluejays
8th
OFFENSE
52nd
5th
FG %
46th
3rd
3 PT %
131st
55th
Rebounds
65th
326th
DEFENSE
153rd
252nd
FG %
131st
313th
3 PT %
224th
67th
Rebounds
182nd

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Xavier MusketeersXavier

vs UCONNW 82-79
53.45FG %
76.92FT %
103 PT %
vs GTOWNW 95-82
54.93FG %
52.94FT %
83 PT %
vs DPUL 72-73
38.03FG %
93.33FT %
43 PT %
vs MARQW 80-76
44.93FG %
76.47FT %
53 PT %
vs CREIW 90-87
50FG %
66.67FT %
83 PT %
vs NOVAW 88-80
54.39FG %
80.95FT %
93 PT %
vs UCONNW 83-73
53.85FG %
82.14FT %
43 PT %
vs SJUW 84-79
45.71FG %
70FT %
63 PT %
vs SETONW 73-70
44.83FG %
72.73FT %
53 PT %
vs GTOWNW 102-89
60.29FG %
50FT %
143 PT %

Creighton BluejaysCreighton

vs SJUW 104-76
56.72FG %
80.95FT %
113 PT %
vs BUTW 73-52
46.88FG %
85.71FT %
73 PT %
vs PROVW 73-67
48.15FG %
78.26FT %
33 PT %
vs XUL 87-90
50FG %
81.25FT %
103 PT %
vs UCONNL 60-69
32.79FG %
78.26FT %
23 PT %
vs SETONW 83-61
50.88FG %
82.35FT %
113 PT %
vs DPUW 80-65
54FG %
62.5FT %
163 PT %
vs BUTW 78-56
56FG %
70FT %
83 PT %
vs MARQL 58-69
46.3FG %
80FT %
43 PT %
vs ARZSTL 71-73
37.1FG %
73.68FT %
113 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Xavier MusketeersXavier

  • There are no injuries listed at this time

Creighton BluejaysCreighton

  • GJohn Christofilis (Is out for season, Redshirt)
  • FJasen Green (Is out for season, Redshirt)

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

#8 in NCAAB L.30 (+$68)

I like Xavier getting the 5.5 on the road here today, in what should be a close high scoring affair in Omaha today! Xavier is 6-2 ATS their last 8 overall, & 4-1 ATS their last 5 on the road! While Creighton is 2-6 ATS their last 8 against teams with a winning % above 600 & 2-5 ATS their last 7 Saturday games! The over is 7-0 in Xavier's last 7 Saturday games & 6-2 their last 8 on the road!

XAVIR +5.5 (-110)

Spread Pick

$100

Bet

$91

Win

Over 157.25 (-110)

Total Pick

$250

Bet

$227

Win

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#4 in NCAAB L.365 (+$7,033)

I’ll take the X-men almost +6 against a team they can beat. Can win outright so we take the points. If you are using a book, buy a half.

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Won $90 in NCAAB L.7 days
Xavier vs Creighton prediction and stats

The Musketeers have a slightly better offense and the Bluejays have a stronger defense. The Musketeers won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Musketeers 77 to Bluejays 78.

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Creighton Injuries

  • G John Christofilis Is out for season, Redshirt
  • F Jasen Green Is out for season, Redshirt

Won 70% of last 10 NCAAB predictions
Xavier vs Creighton infographic

After crunching 8 relative data points, our relative predictions model has a 63% confidence Musketeers will cover the spread - view the Xavier vs Creighton infographic for details on this prediction.

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