The Central Michigan Chippewas (3-5) head to CHI Health Center Omaha to face the No. 11 Creighton Bluejays (7-1) on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET (FS2). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook lines around the'Central Michigan vs. Creighton odds'as we make our expert'college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Central Michigan beat the Valparaiso Beacons on Wednesday night, 71-67. It covered as a 3.5-point favorite, and the Under (143.5) hit. The Chippewas were led in scoring by junior G Derrick Butler, who had 24 points on 4-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc. Central Michigan has struggled to stop its opponents from scoring this season, allowing 75.3 points per game.
Creighton, which is No. 11 in the , dominated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 89-60 on Sunday. It easily covered as a 4.5-point favorite, and the Under (149.5) hit. Four Bluejays starters scored 13 points or more. Senior G Baylor Scheierman had his 2nd double-double of the season with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Senior C Ryan Kalkbrenner also had 13 points and 12 boards in the victory. The Bluejays are 21st in the country in PPG.
These teams have never met.