The No. 12'Xavier Musketeers (17-4, 9-1 Big East) visit the Creighton Bluejays'(12-8, 6-3) Saturday. Tip from CHI Health Center Omaha is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Xavier vs. Creighton'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Musketeers beat UConn 82-79 on Wednesday to cover as 6-point road underdogs. They have now covered in back-to-back games and are 7-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10, improving to a profitable 12-8-1 ATS on the season. Xavier has one of the top offenses in the nation, scoring 84.0 points per game (8th) while shooting 50.27% from the field (5th)'and 40.26% from behind the arc (2nd).
Creighton demolished St John’s 104-76 on Wednesday, covering as a 10.5-point home favorite. Creighton has also covered the spread in back-to-back games but it is only 4-6 ATS in its last 10 and is 10-10 ATS this season. The Bluejays’ offense has been above average this season, ranking 53rd in the nation in points per game (77.7) and 48th in field goal percentage (47.17%).