Xavier Musketeers at Creighton Bluejays Free Prediction 02/03/19

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The Xavier Musketeers (11-11, 3-6 Big East) will be at the Chi Health Center Omaha to go head-to-head against the Creighton Bluejays (12-9, 3-5 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.

Xavier Musketeers vs. Creighton Bluejays Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Bluejays fell to the St. John’s Red Storm, 83-67, while the Musketeers were defeated by the Georgetown Hoyas, 80-73.

Xavier had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 32.0) while Creighton had a better free throw rate (0.133 vs. 0.070). Creighton was lifted by Marcus Zegarowski, who recorded 13 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Paul Scruggs played a pivotal role for Xavier with 15 points and seven rebounds.

The Musketeers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent game, Xavier won 72-71. Xavier out-rebounded Creighton. The Musketeers had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 22) and total rebounds (42 vs. 29). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

The high-powered offense of Creighton (20th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 114.9) will face off against the bottom-tier defense of Xavier (279th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 106.9). The Bluejays figure to have the edge on that end of the court.

Xavier Musketeers at Creighton Bluejays Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Creighton averages 28.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 17th in the country. Xavier ranks 219th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
  • The Bluejays average 16.9 assists per game, which ranks 20th in the country. The Musketeers rank 214th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
  • Xavier ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Creighton ranks 84th (33.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bluejays have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
  • The Musketeers have been outscored by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Xavier has defeated opponents by an average of 1.3 points.