The No. 12 Creighton Bluejays (21-8, 12-6 Big East) welcome the No. 5 Marquette Golden Eagles (22-6, 13-4) to CHI Health Center Omaha Saturday. Tip is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Marquette vs. Creighton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Creighton is No. 12 in the 'with Marquette sitting at No. 5.
The Bluejays beat Seton Hall 85-64 Wednesday, covering as 9.5-point home favorites. Creighton has won 5 of its last 6 games and has covered in each victory. It is 15-14 against the spread (ATS) on the season. The Bluejays are led by G Baylor Scheierman, who is averaging 18.2 points per game (PPG).
The Golden Eagles beat the Providence Friars 91-69 Wednesday, covering as 11.5-point home favorites. Marquette has covered in 3 straight games, all as a double-digit favorite. It has covered in 8 of its last 9 and is 17-10-1 ATS this season. The Golden Eagles are led by G Kam Jones, who is averaging 15.9 PPG.