The Marquette Golden Eagles (17-12, 8-9 Big East) and Creighton Bluejays (21-9, 10-7 Big East) bring the regular season to a close when they go head-to-head at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 3, 2018.
Creighton Bluejays at Marquette Golden Eagles Free Prediction
In the Bluejays’ last contest, they blew out the DePaul Blue Demons, 82-57. The Bluejays held the Blue Demons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.395 (below their season average of 0.482). The Blue Demons also had a turnover percentage of 18.2 (above the 14.1 mark opponents have averaged against Creighton this season). Creighton was led by Khyri Thomas, who put up 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
The Golden Eagles beat the Georgetown Hoyas in their last game, 90-86. The Golden Eagles, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.562, had a ridiculous mark of 0.651 and had a better turnover percentage (17.1 vs. 17.7). With 28 points and 10 assists, Andrew Rowsey played well for Marquette.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the nation’s premier offenses face off. Marquette currently ranks 25th with 115.6 points per 100 possessions and Creighton is 20th (116.0).
Rowsey and Sam Hauser have been playing well over the last five games for Marquette. Rowsey has averaged 21.0 points and 6.0 assists per game. Not to be outdone, Hauser has put up 16.8 points and 7.4 rebounds a game during that span.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Bluejays lost 90-86. Thomas led both teams with 26 points. Marquette’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Golden Eagles had 13 offensive rebounds and 33 total rebounds, while the Bluejays had six and 22, respectively.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Marquette Golden Eagles Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Marquette ranks 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Creighton ranks 241st in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
The Bluejays rank fifth in assists per game (18.2) while the Golden Eagles rank 218th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
Creighton ranks 115th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Marquette ranks 263rd (32.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Bluejays’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, down from 11.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Eagles have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.2 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
