It will be a battle between Big East opponents when the Creighton Bluejays (12-9, 3-5 Big East) welcome the Xavier Musketeers (11-11, 3-6 Big East) to the Chi Health Center Omaha. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
Xavier Musketeers vs. Creighton Bluejays Free Prediction
In the Musketeers’ last contest, they were defeated by the Georgetown Hoyas, 80-73. Georgetown’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Xavier. The Hoyas had a rate of 0.286 (below their season average of 0.299), while the Musketeers posted a mark of 0.121 (below their season average of 0.251). Paul Scruggs had a solid outing for Xavier, putting up 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Bluejays lost to the St. John’s Red Storm in their last outing, 83-67. St. John’s’ effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Creighton. The Red Storm had a rate of 0.693 (above their season average of 0.548), while the Bluejays posted a mark of 0.492 (below their season average of 0.606). Creighton’s Marcus Zegarowski finished with 13 points and six assists in the contest.
Creighton could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Bluejays rank 20th in offensive efficiency, while Xavier ranks 279th in defensive efficiency.
After the Musketeers won both games against the Bluejays last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Xavier won 72-71. Xavier won the rebounding battle. The Musketeers had 14 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Bluejays had seven and 29, respectively.
Xavier Musketeers vs. Creighton Bluejays Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Xavier ranks 48th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Creighton ranks 84th (33.6).
Bettings Trends:
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.
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).
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