Creighton Bluejays vs Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this matchup in the Badger State, Creighton and Marquette are set to face off on the hardwood. Creighton is coming off a narrow win over St. John's, while Marquette secured a significant victory against Providence in their previous games. The all-time series history favors Marquette, but Creighton claimed victory in their most recent meeting. Marquette is favored by 9.5 points in this game according to the current line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bluejays +363 | Golden Eagles -475

Spread: Bluejays +9.5 (-110) | Golden Eagles -9.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marquette will win straight-up is 83%.

Creighton Bluejays

Creighton recently won their second consecutive game by defeating St. John's at home. The Bluejays now have a 9-5 overall record and are 2-1 in the Big East. Despite trailing by 11 points in the first half, Creighton managed to cut the deficit to just two by halftime. They went on a 9-2 run in the second half to take the lead and held on to win, despite scoring only two more points for the rest of the game. The team shot 41.5% from the field, won the rebounding battle, and overcame turnovers to secure the victory. Steven Ashworth was the leading scorer with 18 points. Creighton's top scorer, Ryan Kalkbrenner, averages 17.2 points per game. Unfortunately, Pop Isaacs will miss the remainder of the season due to hip surgery. In terms of rankings, Creighton is 152nd in offense, 153rd in defense, and has a power ranking of 159. They have a record of 9-4 and are above average in shooting percentages and free throw percentage. Defensively, they are ranked in the top 100 in field goal percentage allowed, but struggle with three-point defense. Overall, Creighton has been performing well this season and has several key players contributing to their success.