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The No. 12 Creighton Bluejays (21-8, 12-6 Big East) welcome the No. 5 Marquette Golden Eagles (22-6, 13-4) to CHI Health Center Omaha Saturday. Tip is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Marquette vs. Creighton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Creighton is No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, with Marquette sitting at No. 5.
The Bluejays beat Seton Hall 85-64 Wednesday, covering as 9.5-point home favorites. Creighton has won 5 of its last 6 games and has covered in each victory. It is 15-14 against the spread (ATS) on the season. The Bluejays are led by G Baylor Scheierman, who is averaging 18.2 points per game (PPG).
The Golden Eagles beat the Providence Friars 91-69 Wednesday, covering as 11.5-point home favorites. Marquette has covered in 3 straight games, all as a double-digit favorite. It has covered in 8 of its last 9 and is 17-10-1 ATS this season. The Golden Eagles are led by G Kam Jones, who is averaging 15.9 PPG.
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Marquette at Creighton odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Marquette +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Creighton -285 (bet $285 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Marquette +6.5 (-105) | Creighton -6.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Marquette at Creighton picks and predictions
Prediction
Creighton 78, Marquette 76
Moneyline
PASS.
While Marquette’s moneyline play is enticing, it isn’t worth it. Take the Golden Eagles spread instead.
Against the spread
BET MARQUETTE +6.5 (-105).
This feels like a trap line for Creighton, and that might be exactly what most people think. The Bluejays beat the No. 2 UConn Huskies 85-66 at home Feb. 20, and then went on the road and lost to St. John’s.
Creighton is a streaky team, and it may struggle to pull away from a very composed and technical Golden Eagles side. Marquette has covered in 8 of its last 9 and is 4-1-1 ATS this season as an underdog. The Bluejays are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 at home.
Given the trends for this battle, take MARQUETTE +6.5 (-105).
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 153.5 (-105).
Both teams have highly efficient offenses. Creighton’s top 3 scoring options score at least 17 PPG and each shoot at least 45% from the field. It has scored at least 84 in 3 of its last 5 games.
Marquette has gone Over in 2 of its last 3 games, scoring at least 88 in all 3. It has allowed at least 70 in 4 of its last 6 to far less competent offenses. It also has its top 3 scoring options shooting at least 48% from the field.
Combine it all and take OVER 153.5 (-105).
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