Xavier Musketeers (10-8) vs. Creighton Bluejays (14-4)
January 23, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Creighton Bluejays -8.5; Over/Under: 146.5
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The Xavier Musketeers and Creighton Bluejays face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at CenturyLink Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Xavier vs Creighton prediction.
Xavier Has Won Three Straight Games
Xavier has won three straight games heading into this game. On Friday, Xavier faced off against Georgetown in the last game and they were able to secure the 92-91 victory. Quincy Olivari had a strong game putting up 27 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Xavier on the season is averaging 76.7 points while their defense is giving up 70.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 117th and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Quincy Olivari is averaging 18.6 points while shooting 44 percent from the field and 43.4 percent from behind the three point line.
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Creighton Coming off a Big Win
Creighton is coming off a triple overtime but it finished in a win. Creighton finally scored 14 points in the third overtime and they ended up winning by three points. Ryan Kalkbrenner had a strong game putting up 28 points and nine rebounds. Creighton is averaging 79.2 points while their defense is giving up 66.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 70th in the league while the defense is ranked 72nd. Baylor Scheierman is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 42.3 percent from the field and 36.1 percent from behind the three point line.There are three different players that are averaging at least 16.1 points per game.
Xavier vs Creighton Betting Prediction
Tired legs are going to hurt Creighton. Xavier is averaging 76.7 points and they are going to find success scoring here. Creighton is averaging 79.2 points but the tired legs are going to hurt the offense here. Xavier’s defense is going to make some key stops here, and that will be the difference here as Xavier is going to get the job done here. Back Xavier to come away with a cover of the spread.
