Rutgers vs Creighton Prediction 4/2/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Rutgers vs Creighton Prediction for this College Basketball Crown Quarterfinal on Thursday, April 2^nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Creighton Bluejays Preview

The Creighton Bluejays have a 15-17 overall record and a 9-11 record in the Big East. They are coming off a 72-61 loss against Seton Hall and their previous three games were a 76-59 win against Butler, a 79-76 loss against Providence and a 72-71 loss against DePaul.

Offensively, Creighton averages 75.1 points per game, while allowing 75 points per game defensively. The Bluejays shoot with 45% from the field and grab 35.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.5 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.

Josh Dix leads Creighton in scoring, with an average of 13 points per game, while shooting with 43.6% from the field and 86% from the free throw line. Jasen Green is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.1 per game. Nik Graves leads the team in assists with 4.3 per game.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a 14-19 overall record and a 6-14 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 72-59 loss against UCLA and their previous three games were a 72-67 win against Minnesota, a 74-62 win against Penn State and a 91-87 loss against Michigan State.

Offensively, Rutgers averages 70.6 points per game, while allowing 75.1 points per game defensively. The Scarlet Knights shoot with 42% from the field and grab 32.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.3 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.

Tariq Francis leads Rutgers in scoring, with an average of 16.9 points per game, while shooting with 42.7% from the field and 90.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.9 assists. Emmanuel Ogbole is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.1 per game.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ Creighton Bluejays Betting Trends: April 2, 2026

Why the Creighton Bluejays will win

• Rutgers has lost each of its last four games at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
• Creighton has won each of its last four night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Rutgers has lost the first half in each of its last seven games played at neutral venues.

Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win

• Creighton has lost five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Rutgers has won 16 of its last 20 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Creighton has lost the first half in four of its last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rutgers’ last 14 games against the Big East Conference Conference have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Eight of Creighton’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Creighton ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.9).
• Creighton ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.4).

Rutgers vs Creighton Prediction

In this Rutgers vs Creighton Prediction, Creighton is coming as -4 favorites. Both teams have similar overall records this season but Creighton has been terrible against the spread, with a 10-22 ATS record. Creighton has also been in poor form lately, with a 2-6 record in its last 8 games and 2-8 against the spread, while Rutgers has won two of its last three games and is a strong 7-3 against the spread in its last 10 games. Take Rutgers to keep this one very close and get the +4 points.