The Marquette Golden Eagles will hit the floor running against the away Creighton Bluejays Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the Creighton Bluejays before tip-off in this one found them as -1.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook earlier.
Creighton Bluejays vs Marquette Golden Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Creighton Bluejays will look to cover the spread vs the Marquette Golden Eagles on Saturday, as the Bluejays are 15-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Golden Eagles are 10-14 ATS. Creighton is 15-9 against the total, while Marquette is 15-8-1 versus the total betting line.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 201 (Marquette) and the No. 102 (Creighton) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Marquette's No. 96-ranked offense, averaging 76.08 PPG, against a Bluejays defense that ranks No. 157 at 72.52 PPG. The Golden Eagles field goal percentage has averaged 46.05% so far, less than the Bluejays marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.13% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Maurice Watson Jr. went off for 32 points and added 7 rebounds for good measure, leading Creighton to a 70-56 win over Xavier on Tuesday at CenturyLink Center.
Henry Ellenson scored 26 points and helped out with 26 rebounds for Marquette on Wednesday, leading the Golden Eagles to a 96-91 victory over Providence at Bradley Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Creighton at Butler, Tuesday, February 16th
Marquette at DePaul, Saturday, February 20th