The Butler Bulldogs (16-9, 7-7 Big East) welcome the No. 16 Creighton Bluejays (18-7, 9-5) to Hinkle Fieldhouse Saturday. Tip is set for 12:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Creighton vs. Butler odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Bulldogs lost to the No. 4 Marquette Golden Eagles 78-72 at home Tuesday, failing to cover as 3.5-point underdogs. After winning 4 straight conference games, Butler has lost 2 of its last 3, both defeats coming against top-5 teams. The Bulldogs are 4-2 against the spread (ATS) over their last 6 and 12-12 ATS on the season. They are led by G Pierre Brooks, who is averaging 15.8 points per game.
Creighton is No. 16 in the . It is coming off a 94-72 home win over the Georgetown Hoyas Tuesday, covering as a 19-point favorite. The Bluejays have covered 2 in a row, yet are 3-6 ATS over their last 9 games. Creighton is just 5-9 ATS in conference play and 12-13 ATS on the season. It is led by G Baylor Scheierman, who is averaging 18.3 points per game.
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