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March Madness: Creighton vs. Tennessee odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Creighton vs. Tennessee odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 3 seed Creighton Bluejays (25-9) face the No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers (26-8) on Friday in the Sweet 16. Tip from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is sscheduled for 10:09 p.m. ET (TBS/truTV). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Creighton vs. Tennessee odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Creighton knocked off the 14th-seeded Akron Zips 77-60 in the 1st round as an 11.5-point favorite. In Saturday’s 2nd round, the Bluejays beat the 11th-seeded Oregon Ducks 86-73 to cover as 3.5-point favorites. They have a 1-1 Over record in the tournament.

Tennessee destroyed the 15th-seeded Saint Peter’s Peacocks 83-49 in the 1st round to cover as a 22-point favorite. In the 2nd round on Sunday, the Volunteers beat the 7th-seeded Texas Longhorns 62-58 while failing to cover as 6.5-point favorites. They have a 1-1 Over record in the tournament.

Creighton is No. 11 and Tennesee is No. 6 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Creighton vs. Tennessee odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook’s; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:41 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Creighton +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Tennessee -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Creighton +3.5 (-115) | Tennessee -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Creighton vs. Tennessee picks and predictions

Prediction

Creighton 72, Tennessee 67

Moneyline

BET CREIGHTON (+130).

The Bluejays have a well-balanced offense and an ability to shoot the ball that can put the opponent on their heels. They are 8-2 in their last 10 games and are in familiar waters, reaching the Sweet 16 for 2nd straight year and 3rd time in the last 4 years. Tennessee had its struggles in its 2nd-round game against Texas and has scored 62 or fewer points in 2 of its last 3 games. While Friday’s game should be close, Creighton will come out on top.

Against the spread

PASS.

The odds are better on Creighton to win outright.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 144.5 (-110).

Creighton has held opponents to 73 or fewer points in both of its tournament games and in 7 of its last 10 games. Tennessee has hit the Under in 8 of its last 19 games and has scored 66 or fewer points in 3 of its last 5 games while holding opponents to 58 or fewer points in both of its tournament games thus far.

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March Madness: Oregon vs. Creighton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Oregon at Creighton odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 11th-seeded Oregon Ducks (20-14) face the 3rd-seeded Creighton Bluejays (23-10) Friday in a 2nd-round game in the NCAA Tournament. Tip from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Oregon vs. Creighton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Oregon made short work of the 6th-seeded South Carolina Gamecocks 87-73 on Thursday in the 1st round, covering the 2.5-point spread as the Over (136) easily cashed. Former South Carolina G Jermaine Couisnard had a huge effort against his old team, scoring 40 points (5 of 9 on 3s) with 6 assists and 4 rebounds. The Ducks are flying right now, winners of 5 straight and covering in their last 3.

The 3rd-seeded Bluejays held only a 5-point led at the half over the 14th-seeded Akron Zips, but pulled away in the 2nd half for a 77-60 victory. They covered the 11-point spread as favorites as the Under (143.5) cashed. A true team effort from Creighton as all 5 starters scored in double figures led by C Ryan Kalkbrenner‘s 23 points. The boys from Omaha have won 8 of their last 10 games.

Creighton is No. 11 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Oregon vs. Creighton odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:21 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oregon +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Creighton -215 (bet $215 to win $100)
Against the spread: Oregon +5.5 (-115) | Creighton -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Oregon vs. Creighton picks and predictions

Prediction

Creighton 77, Oregon 72

Moneyline

PASS.

It is really hard to bet against the Ducks right now because they are playing really good basketball. Dana Altman has his team firing on all cylinders at the perfect time in the season, but I don’t love this matchup for them. Creighton is basically a better version of Oregon, in my mind. I’m going to save my bet for the spread and/or total because I don’t like the Bluejays (-215) at more than 2 to 1 odds.

Against the spread

BET OREGON +5.5 (-115).

I do think Creighton wins this game, but it won’t be a runaway. The Ducks have covered the spread in their last 3 games, including 2 against Top 25 teams in Arizona and South Carolina. Between the outside shooting of Couisnard and the inside presence of C N’Faly Dante, Creighton will need to bring its A game and they can’t come out flat like they did against Akron.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 145.5 (-115).

This game is going to be a track meet. Both of these teams are long and athletic and can get up and down the court.

Oregon has been Over in 3 of its last 4, Creighton in 3 of its last 5. The Bluejays average implied total is 79.5 points which is 3.5 more points than their implied total of 76 points in Saturday’s game. Oregon has outscored its implied point total for this matchup (71) 24 times.

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March Madness: Akron vs. Creighton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Akron vs. Creighton odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 14 seed Akron Zips (24-10) face off against the 3rd-seeded Creighton Bluejays (23-9) Thursday in a 1st-round game in the NCAA Tournament. Tip from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Akron vs. Creighton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Akron just finished an amazing 3-game run to win the MAC Tournament title, capped by a 62-61 title-game victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes. They didn’t cover the spread as a 4.5-point underdog and the Under (132) cashed. Akron is led by the MAC Player of the Year F Enrique Freeman, who averaged 18.6 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. The Zips were 15-16-1 against the spread (ATS) for the season, and just 3-7 ATS over their last 10 regular-season games — they went 1-1-1 ATS in the conference tourney.

The Bluejays were upset in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament by the Providence Friars 78-73. They lost as 8.5-point favorites and the Over (141.5) cashed. Creighton brings a lot of offensive firepower to the court with 3 players averaging over 17 in G Baylor Scheierman (18.4 points per game), G Trey Alexander (17.6) and C Ryan Kalkbrenner (17.1). The Bluejays finished 17-15 ATS, including 7-1 ATS in their last 8 regular-season games.

Creighton is No. 11 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

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Akron vs. Creighton odds

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Moneyline (ML): Akron +680 (bet $100 to win $680) | Creighton -1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100)
Against the spread: Akron +13.5 (-115) | Creighton -13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Akron at Creighton picks and predictions

Prediction

Creighton 80, Akron 64

Moneyline

PASS.

You should obviously avoid betting Creighton (-1100) as these odds are pretty steep. One would have to risk 11 times the potential profit. That’s just not smart sports betting. Back the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET CREIGHTON -13.5 (-105).

I went to one of the most infamous mid-major schools in March Madness history (George Mason), so I typically love to root for the Cinderella story, but it’s not going to happen for the Zips in 2024. They are overmatched in this 1st-round game against the Bluejays.

Creighton is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games, including the loss to Providence, while Akron is 2-7-1 ATS over its last 10. The Bluejays have wins over the No. 1 (UConn) and No. 8 (Marquette) teams in the country over the last month. They averaged a 12-point margin of victory during Big East play.

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Over/Under

PASS.

Both of these teams are very hit-or-miss when it comes to the O/U this season. Akron is 4-6 O/U in its last 10 games; Creighton is 6-4 O/U in its last 10. I don’t love betting on what is basically a coin flip. Save your money for Creighton covering the spread.

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Creighton at Villanova odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Creighton at Villanova odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Creighton Bluejays (22-8, 13-6 Big East) visit the Villanova Wildcats (17-13, 10-9) Saturday afternoon. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Creighton vs. Villanova odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Creighton has won back-to-back games after beating Marquette 89-75 last Saturday to cover as an 8-point home favorite. G Baylor Scheierman scored a game-high 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for a double-double. G Trey Alexander (18 points, 11 assists) also had a double-double. The Bluejays shot 54.1% from the field in the win.

Villanova snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 66-56 loss against Seton Hall Wednesday while failing to cover as a 1-point road underdog. F Eric Dixon scored a team-high 14 points while G TJ Bamba (11 points) was the only other Villanova player to score in double figures. The Wildcats shot 35.2% from the field in the loss.

Creighton is No. 10 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

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Creighton at Villanova odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Creighton -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Villanova -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Creighton -1.5 (-105) | Villanova +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Creighton at Villanova picks and predictions

Prediction

Creighton 69, Villanova 65

Moneyline

PASS.

There is more money to be made betting on the Creighton (-115) spread.

Against the spread

BET CREIGHTON -1.5 (-105).

Creighton is 7-3 straight up in its last 10 games and 6-4 ATS in that span. It has won and covered in 6 of its last 7 games overall and is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 as a favorite. Each of its previous 9 wins have been separated by more than 1 point. The versatility of the Bluejays offense will be the difference maker Saturday afternoon that will propel them to a win and cover.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 137.5 (-110).

Creighton has held opponents under 66 points in 3 of its last 5 games and 72 or fewer in 5 of its last 7.

Villanova has hit the Under in 8 of its last 10 games while scoring 56 or fewer points in 2 of its last 4. It has held opponents to 66 or fewer points in 8 of its last 9.

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Marquette at Creighton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Marquette at Creighton odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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March Madness: Creighton vs. San Diego State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Creighton vs. San Diego State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Creighton Bluejays (24-12) battle the San Diego State Aztecs (30-6) Sunday. Tip from the KFC Yum! Center in the Elite 8 is set for 2:20 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Creighton vs. San Diego State odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Bluejays are 3-0 against the spread (ATS) in the NCAA Tournament and 4-1 ATS in postseason play. They are 3-2 O/U. Creighton, the No. 6 seed in the South Region, has beaten No. 11 NC State 72-63 as a 5.5-point favorite, No. 3 Baylor 85-76 as a 1.5-point favorite and No. 15 Princeton 86-75 as a 10-point favorite.

San Diego State, the No. 5 seed in the region, is 5-1 ATS in their 6 postseason games and 4-0 ATS in tournament games. Despite being down almost double figures in the second half, the Aztecs clawed back to knock off No. 1 overall seed Alabama 71-64 on Friday, covering as a 6.5-point underdog. They beat No. 13 Furman 75-52 and No. 12 Charleston, covering as a 4.5-point and 5.5-point favorite. T

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Creighton vs. San Diego State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:24 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Creighton -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | San Diego State +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Creighton -2.5 (-105) | San Diego State +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Creighton vs. San Diego State picks and predictions

Prediction

San Diego State 66, Creighton 63

Moneyline

BET SAN DIEGO STATE (+115).

San Diego State held Alabama’s No. 3-rated Kenpom offense to just 64 points. Projected top-5 pick F Brandon Miller was 3 for 19 from the field.

The Aztecs have a swarming defense that ranks 4th in the nation. Creighton’s strength is offense, not defense, and it allowed 43 points to Princeton in the 1st half. It will have a much more difficult time scoring.

The Aztecs rank 3rd in the nation in opponents’ 3-point FG percentage. They will be able to lock down Creighton, and given that they scored 71 on Alabama, which ranks 3rd in adjusted defensive rating, they should be able to score as well.

Ultimately, back SAN DIEGO STATE (+115).

Against the spread

PASS.

San Diego State is athletic and can defend at a high level. It has the ability to cover and could win outright. I’d rather take it to win outright given the plus-money odds.

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Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 134.5 (-108).

Creighton and San Diego State both play slowly. The Bluejays sit 139th in the nation in adjusted tempo while San Diego State ranks 255th. Neither team will want to push the pace. Creighton has gone Under in 2 of its last 4 games while San Diego State is 0-6 O/U in its last 6 games.

The Aztecs have actually gone Under in their last 11 games and in 13 of their last 14. Given the pace and defensive expertise, back the UNDER 134.5 (-108).

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March Madness: Princeton vs. Creighton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Princeton vs. Creighton odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 15th-seeded Princeton Tigers (23-8) battle the No. 6-seed Creighton Bluejays (23-12) Friday in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. Tip from KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky., is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Princeton vs. Creighton odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Princeton has become the Cinderella team of the tournament with wins against 2nd-seeded Arizona (59-55 as a 15-point underdog) in the first round and 7th-seeded Missouri in the second round (78-63 as a 6-point underdog). The Tigers have won 8 of their last 10 games and are 8-2 against the spread (ATS) in that span to improve to 17-12 ATS this season.

Creighton knocked off No. 11 seed NC State (72-63 as a 5.5-point favorite) in the first round and took down No. 3 seed Baylor (85-76 as a 1.5-point favorite) in the second round. The Bluejays are 6-4 straight up and ATS in their last 10 games, improving to 18-17 ATS on the year.

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Princeton vs. Creighton odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Princeton +410 (bet $100 to win $410) | Creighton -525 (bet $525 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Princeton +9.5 (-102) | Creighton -9.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Princeton vs. Creighton picks and predictions

Prediction

Creighton 77, Princeton 69

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no real profit to be made on a likely Creighton (-525) win Friday, and I’d like to see more value before taking Princeton (+425) outright for a 3rd upset.

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Against the spread

BET PRINCETON +9.5 (-102).

Princeton has had an impressive tournament showing thus far and it will not go down without a fight. The Tigers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games, 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS victory and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 NCAA Tournament games. Seven players have scored in both of their wins as the Tigers have received meaningful contributions from their bench and should do so again Friday.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 140.5 (-110).

Princeton started to find its offensive identity again against Missouri scoring 78 points with 3 players hitting double-digit scoring and 3 more that scored 8 or 9 points. While the Under has hit in its 2 previous games, the line is lower in this game and Princeton will need to push the pace to maintain a chance for an upset.

The Over is 8-3 in the Bluejays’ last 11 neutral-site games and hit in their last game against Baylor by 17.5 points. They are an offensive-minded team that is 22nd in KenPom’s adjusted offensive efficiency rankings.

Expect a high-scoring affair to decide who will ultimately earn a spot in the Elite 8.

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March Madness: Creighton vs. Baylor odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Creighton vs. Baylor odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 6th-ranked Creighton Bluejays (22-12) and No. 3 Baylor Bears (23-10) will let fly feather and fur Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The South Region match-up at Ball Arena in Denver is slated to tip off at 7:10 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Creighton vs. Baylor odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Creighton is No. 22 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The 3-happy Bluejays went just 3 of 20 from distance but still managed a 73-62 1st-round win over NC State. CU has shot just 23.3% from 3-point range over its last 2 games, both of which were neutral-site tournament games — well short of its season average of 35.48% (102nd).

Baylor is ranked 11th in the nation. The Bears launch triples even more frequently than the Bluejays, but they’ve been on target lately. Including a 74-56 win over UC Santa Barbara Friday, BU has averaged 10.8 3-pointers made per game since Feb. 11 while shooting 41.3% from distance.

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Creighton vs. Baylor odds

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Moneyline: Creighton -105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Baylor -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Creighton +1.5 (-118) | Baylor -1.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Creighton vs. Baylor picks and predictions

Prediction

Baylor 71, Creighton 69

Moneyline

Fair prices here and nowhere to wedge in with some value. PASS.

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Against the spread

These are two similar teams that can bomb it, but Baylor has the edge in expected 2nd-chance buckets and free-throw frequency. Creighton answers with a better defense and a propensity to get more looks at the rim.

Can’t split ’em: PASS.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in back-to-back Creighton games and 2 of Baylor’s last 3. The Under is 4-1 in the Bluejays’ last 5 games against teams playing .600 basketball and is 7-2 across Baylor’s last 9 in that same category.

Yes, these teams can fill it from distance, but the contest will still have plenty of good defense and likely be played at a mid-pace.

BACK THE UNDER 145.5 (-108).

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March Madness: NC State vs. Creighton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s NC State vs. Creighton odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 11th-seeded NC State Wolfpack (23-10) and No. 6 Creighton Bluejays (21-12) battle in an NCAA Tournament South Region first-round game Friday in Denver. The contest at Ball Arena will tip off at 4 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the NC State vs. Creighton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

NC State is in the Big Dance for the 1st time since 2018. Its overall record is buoyed by an 11-2 stretch from Dec. 13-Feb. 4. The Wolfpack defense has struggled over recent games. The team is 1-3 and allowing a 50% mark from the floor since Feb. 25.

Creighton’s story is similar. After some early-season struggles, the Bluejays went 11-2 from Dec. 22-Feb. 11. They lost 3 of 4 after that, but they’re 3-1 this month and ranked No. 22.

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NC State vs. Creighton odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:32 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: NC State +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Creighton -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): NC State +5.5 (-118) | Creighton -5.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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NC State vs. Creighton picks and predictions

Prediction

Creighton 71, NC State 66

Moneyline

NC State defends well along the perimeter, and that is a big key against this 3-firing Bluejays bunch. Creighton has averaged 27.1 treys per game over its last 7 games.

Creighton winning this one 70% of the time and by about 2 possessions put these underdog prices out of value’s reach. PASS.

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Against the spread

The Bluejays are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games against teams playing .600 ball. A +6 or +6.5 would make this a more difficult call, but as is, this one is in the bookmaker’s pocket. PASS.

Over/Under

Both sides do well to take care of the basketball, and neither gets to the line much with it. There will be quite a few 3-balls. But both teams have played schedules tilting toward better offensive talent. Look for them to shine on the defensive end in this neutral barn.

BACK THE UNDER 147.5 (-105).

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Big East Tournament: Creighton vs. Xavier odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Creighton vs. Xavier odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 3rd-seeded Creighton Bluejays (21-11) and No. 2 Xavier Musketeers (24-8) tussle in a Big East Tournament semifinal Friday in New York. Tip time at Madison Square Garden is slated for 9 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Creighton vs. Xavier odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Creighton, ranked 22nd in the nation, beat 6th-seed Villanova 87-74 Thursday as a 4.5-point favorite to advance. No. 15 Xavier escaped an upset with an 89-84 win over 12-point underdog DePaul. The highest-scoring team in the Big East (82.1 points per game), Xavier has tallied 78 points or more in each game of a current 4-game win streak.

The teams split their reguIar-season meetings. Xavier won 90-87 as 2.5-point home favorites on Jan. 11 as the 151.5 Over cashed. Creighton won 84-67 as 5.5-point home favorites on Jan. 28 while the 157.5 Under hit. Creighton’s win snapped a 4-game losing streak against the Musketeers.

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Creighton vs. Xavier odds

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Moneyline: Creighton -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Xavier +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Creighton -3.5 (-110) | Xavier +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Creighton vs. Xavier picks and predictions

Prediction

Creighton 75, Xavier 73

Moneyline

Worth a line watch: Xavier at +155 would be worth some partial-unit action. Otherwise, PASS.

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Against the spread

This series has produced 4 Xavier ATS wins in the last 6 meetings. The Musketeers are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games against teams playing .600 basketball.

This Xavier team appears to play to its level of competition and has fared well against the best teams in the Big East.

Creighton had a sloppy stretch early in the season but then went 11-2 from Dec. 22-Feb. 11. But the Bluejays have faltered in a few spots against tough foes.

Consider a partial-unit play on XAVIER+3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under is 10-2-2 in Xavier’s last 14 against winning teams and 8-2-2 in Creighton’s last 12 against winning teams. The Under is also 2-1 in the last 3 games of this series.

Expect a cranked-up pace and a fair number of triples. But other spiral factors may not be too prevalent. In the neutral building, BACK THE UNDER 152.5 (-105).

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