Creighton Bluejays vs Xavier Musketeers Betting Picks & Predictions
This summary discusses the upcoming Big East basketball game between the Creighton Bluejays and the Xavier Musketeers on Saturday. The 19th-ranked Bluejays have a season
Game outlook
This summary discusses the upcoming Big East basketball game between the Creighton Bluejays and the Xavier Musketeers on Saturday. The 19th-ranked Bluejays have a season record of 16-7 and a conference record of 3-2, while the Musketeers hold a season record of 13-10 and a conference record of 7-5. The game will commence at 12:30 PM EST. Initial betting odds favor Xavier at -1.5, but the current line now favors Creighton at -1.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bluejays -112 | Musketeers -108
Spread: Bluejays -1 (-110) | Musketeers +1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 154.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Xavier will win straight-up is 52%.
Creighton Bluejays
The Creighton Bluejays are looking to rebound from a tough loss against Providence as they prepare to face Xavier on the road. Despite the loss, senior Baylor Scheierman had a standout performance and became the first men's player in Division I history to achieve over 2,000 career points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists, and 300 3-point field goals. The Bluejays are currently 7th in scoring offense in the Big East and rank third in field goal shooting and sixth in 3-point shooting. Defensively, they are third in scoring defense, second in field goal defense, and seventh in 3-point defense within the conference. The team is third in total rebounds per game and tenth in turnovers per game. The Bluejays hope to end their two-game losing streak with a win against Xavier, but they may fall out of the Top 25 rankings even with a victory. As of now, they have a power ranking of 155 and are ranked 29 in offense and 91 in defense. They have a record of 16-6 this season, with a 10-12 ATS record. Offensively, the Bluejays have a field goal percentage of 48.66%, free throw percentage of 76.28%, and three-point percentage of 36.01%. They average 39.76 rebounds, 16.38 offensive assists, and 10.67 turnovers per game. Defensively, they allow a field goal percentage of 40.64%, free throw percentage of 76.34%, and three-point percentage of 30.98%. They average 34.00 defensive rebounds, 10.00 defensive assists, and 7.57 turnovers per game. HE IS HOT! 📺 FS2 #GoJays pic.twitter.com/fAarJX2vj7