Xavier vs Creighton Basketball Picks 2-10-24

The Creighton Bluejays and Xavier Musketeers face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Cintas Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Creighton vs Xavier prediction.

Is Creighton Not That Good?

Creighton might not be that good and coming into this game they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against Providence, Creighton gave up 91 points and that led to the four point defeat. Creighton shot 50.8 percent from the field and 48.3 percent from behind the three point line and that still wasn’t enough. Creighton is averaging 80.8 points while their defense is giving up 69.6 points per game. Baylor Scheierman is averaging 18.6 points while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 37.7 percent rom behind the three point line. 

Xavier Has Won Three Games in a Row

Xavier is playing well heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against Villanova, the defense gave up 53 points and they lost by three points. Quincy Olivari had armstrong game putting up 14 points and eight rebounds. Xavier is averaging 76.2 points while their defense is giving up 72.1 points per game. The offense ranked 124th in the league and in this game they are going to need the ofense to run up the score. Quincy Olivari is having a strong season averaging 18.9 points while shooting 44.1 percent from the field and 45 percent from deep. Xavier will face Seton Hall, Providence, and Marquette after this one.

Creighton vs Xavier Betting Prediction

Creighton struggled in the last game, and they are going to struggle again in thai game. Xavier is averaging 76.2 points and this Creighton defense at times has been inconsistent. Xavier is going to get out to a fast start, and they are going to score at least their season average. Creighton is going to have problems keeping up and that is going to be the difference here. Back Xavier against the spread.