Butler (10-3) vs. Creighton (8-5)
December 30, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Creighton -5.5; Over/Under: 153.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Butler vs Creighton Prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 30th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Creighton Bluejays Preview
Creighton Bluejays have an 8-5 record this season and are sitting in the 2nd place of the Big East. They have a 6-1 home record and are coming off a 92-69 home win against Utah Valley. Their previous three games were an 84-63 home win against Marquette, a 98-57 away win against Xavier, and an 83-76 home loss against Kansas State.
Offensively, Creighton averages 78.5 points per game, while allowing 70.4 points per game defensively. The Bluejays shoot with 46% from the field and grab 37.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.5 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.
Josh Dix leads Creighton in scoring, with an average of 12.2 points per game, while shooting with 43.3% from the field and 92% from the free throw line. Owen Freeman leads the team in rebounds with 5 per game, while Nik Graves adds a team-high 3.6 assists per game.
Butler Bulldogs Preview
Butler Bulldogs have a 10-3 record this season and are sitting in the 6th place of the Big East. They have a 0-2 away record and are coming off a 101-52 home win against NJIT. Their previous three games were a 61-58 home win against Northwestern, a 79-60 away loss against UConn, and a 113-110 home win against Providence.
Offensively, Butler averages 86.4 points per game, while allowing 73 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 47% from the field and grab 42.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.9 assists per game. They average 4.4 blocks per game and 7.4 steals per game defensively.
Miro Ajayi leads Butler in scoring, with an average of 16.6 points per game, while shooting with 47.8% from the field and 61.4% from the free throw line. Miro Ajayi also leads the team in rebounds with 12.2 per game, while Miro Ajayi adds a team-high 3 assists per game.
Butler Bulldogs @ Creighton Bluejays Betting Trends: December 30, 2025
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Creighton has won each of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Butler has lost nine of its last 10 games at CHI Health Center Omaha.
- Creighton has won the first half in each of its last 11 night games at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Why the Butler Bulldogs will win
- Butler has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Butler has won the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Creighton’s last six Tuesday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Five of Butler’s last six games have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
Butler vs Creighton Prediction
In this Butler vs Creighton Prediction, Creighton is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Butler has been the better team this season, as they have a better overall record but they have lost both of their road games this season, while Creighton has been almost perfect at home. Creighton has three consecutive wins and covers and a better defense, allowing 2.6 points per game less than Butler, so I like them as home favorites in this spot. Take Creighton and lay the -5.5 points in this one.
Nikos Lagouretos's Free Pick: Creighton -5.5
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