The Xavier Musketeers (13-6, 2-4 Big East) will be at the CHI Health Center Omaha to challenge the Creighton Bluejays (15-5, 4-3 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
Xavier Musketeers at Creighton Bluejays ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Bluejays defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 83-68, while the Musketeers beat the Georgetown Hoyas 66-57.
Xavier dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 34.0 (above their season average of 31.2) and a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 16.7). Georgetown was 17.9 and 14.7, respectively, for those same stats. The Bluejays, meanwhile, made 23 of their 31 free throws (74.2 percent) and held the Blue Demons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.447 (below their season average of 0.519). Creighton received a boost from Mitch Ballock, who put up 19 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyrique Jones played a pivotal role for Xavier with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Ballock led the Bluejays to a 77-65 win. He put up 19 points and eight rebounds. Converting at the free throw line was one of Creighton’s biggest advantages. They were 16-19 (84.2 percent), while the Musketeers were just 4-6 (66.7 percent).
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Creighton ranks 36th in effective field goal percentage (0.539) and Xavier is 33rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.449).
Xavier Musketeers vs. Creighton Bluejays Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Xavier, ATS Winner – Xavier, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Xavier averages 38.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 49th in the nation. Creighton ranks 189th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- The Musketeers average 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 73rd in the country. The Bluejays rank 112th in assists allowed per game (12.2).
- Xavier ranks 63rd in blocks per game (4.0) while Creighton ranks 83rd in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Bluejays rank 14th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while the Musketeers rank 114th (6.5).
- Xavier averages 21.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 164th in the country. Creighton ranks 210th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bluejays’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 8.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Musketeers have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (7.2 above their season average).
