The Creighton Blue Jays (6-5, 0-0 Big East) limp into a meeting with the Marquette Golden Eagles (8-3, 0-0) Friday. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum is at 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Creighton vs. Marquette odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Creighton has steadily fallen through the top 25 after starting the season ranked at No. 9 and now finds itself looking up at the rankings after 5 losses in its first 11 games. Cold shooting and a strong schedule including games against Arizona and Texas have left the Blue Jays wanting in what was supposed to be a strong season. Although the 6-5 record is not what Creighton wanted, it has a chance to energize the season as it opens Big East play.
Marquette had one of the best wins in the country when it hammered then-No. 10 Baylor 96-70 on Nov. 29. Many top teams have struggled a bit this season and some of the mid-tier squads have crept into the national spotlight. The Golden Eagles are one of those teams who have become relevant, and they will hope to remain as such as they open Big East play.
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