Xavier vs Creighton Prediction 12/17/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Xavier vs Creighton prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 17th at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Xavier Musketeers Betting Preview

The Xavier Musketeers are 8-3 this season after they defeated Missouri State by a score of 75-57 in their last game. Xavier led 31-28 at halftime and added 44 points in the second half for the double-digit win. The Musketeers shot 43% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 58% on free throws in the game. Jovan Milicevic led Xavier with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Filip Borovicanin added 13 points and 11 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Xavier defeated Cincinnati by a score of 79-74 and St. Francis by a score of 96-74. The Musketeers have scored 78.4 points per game with 36.3 rebounds and 18.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.5 points against per game this season. Tre Carroll is averaging 16.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Jovan Milicevic is averaging 12.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Musketeers. Xavier is shooting 42.6% from the field, 67.6% on free throws, and 37.1% on three pointers this season. 

Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview

The Creighton Bluejays are 5-5 this year after they lost to Kansas State by a score of 83-76 in their last game. Creighton trailed 51-33 at halftime, but did win the second half 43-32 in the loss. The Bluejays shot 40% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 93% on free throws in the game. Isaac Traudt led Creighton with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Josh Dix also added 18 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Creighton lost to Nebraska by a score of 71-50, but did beat Nicholls by a score of 96-76 before that. The Bluejays have scored 74.6 points per game with 37.0 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.6 points against per game this season. Josh Dix is averaging 12.3 points per game with 3.0 rebounds per game, while Blake Harper is averaging 9.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for the Bluejays. Creighton is shooting 44.2% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 32.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Xavier Musketeers will win

• Xavier has won 14 of its last 15 games at Cintas Center.
• Creighton has lost four of its last five games at Cintas Center.
• Xavier has won the first half in each of its last eight games against Conference opponents.

Why the Creighton Bluejays will win

• Creighton has won each of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Creighton has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Creighton’s last six road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Each of Xavier’s last four home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Xavier vs Creighton Prediction 

Xavier comes into this matchup with an 8-3 record to start the season and they are on a nice winning streak. The Musketeers are shooting 43% from the field, but they have scored at least 75 points in five straight. Creighton is 5-5 so far this year, but they have lost back to back games. The Bluejays are shooting 44% from the field, but scored just 50 points in their last road game against Nebraska. Creighton has one solid win, which came against Oregon, but that isn’t enough for me to take them on the road here. Take Xavier to cover.