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Creighton
Bluejays
17 - 1
Xavier
Musketeers
13 - 4
January 16, 2017, 2:00 PM EST
 | Cintas Center

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Creighton
Bluejays
17 - 1
Xavier
Musketeers
13 - 4
January 16, 2017, 2:00 PM EST
 | Cintas Center

  • The Big East takes center stage with a loaded slate of games Monday and none is bigger than the Creighton Bluejays taking on the Xavier Musketeers. Though the series has been competitive on the court, Creighton has been the bet to make with the Jays covering in the past five between the two programs.

    Shark Bites
    • The total has gone OVER in 9 of the past 10 between Creighton and Xavier.
    • Xavier is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home after consecutive road games.
    • Creighton is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games against teams with winning records.

    Ever since losing to Villanova, Creighton has been on fire, 4-0 SU and 3-0 ATS (no spread listed for its game against Truman State) while outscoring opponents by an average of 17.5 ppg. The Jays shot an absurd 53.6 percent from the floor during those four games, which brought their nation-high average to 53.7. Freshman big man Justin Patton has been the star of the team with the youngster averaging 17.4 points while shooting 69.2 percent in the past seven.

    Xavier looks to salvage a win to end one of the toughest stretches any team has faced in recent memory. The Musketeers dropped their past two games against Villanova and Butler, both of which were on the road. Those games saw Xavier struggle to close, as they were outscored by a combined 40 points in the second half. The Musketeers will need some more production from Trevon Bluiett. The junior has shot just 20 percent from the floor and has more turnovers than buckets in the past four.

    Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

    College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Xavier Musketeers as -2-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.

    Creighton Bluejays vs Xavier Musketeers Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    The Xavier Musketeers bring a 13-4 record (9-7 ATS) to this tilt against the 17-1 Bluejays, who are 12-3-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Xavier go 9-7 so far and the Creighton Bluejays go 7-9.

    According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 6-ranked Xavier Musketeers and the No. 31-rated Creighton Bluejays in this matchup.

    Statistical Matchup

    Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Creighton is ranked No. 173 in NCAA basketball at 35.83 per game. Contrast that with Xavier's No. 65 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Xavier is the No. 163-ranked team in the country at 7.06 per game, while Creighton rates No. 46 at 8.89 per game.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    The Bluejays blew out Truman State on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 101-69 win at CenturyLink Center.

    Xavier got 22 points from Edmond Sumner but lost anyway, 83-78, to Butler on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

    Betting Trends
    • Creighton is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
    • Creighton is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
    • Creighton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
    • Creighton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Xavier
    • Xavier is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
    • Xavier is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
    • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Xavier's last 5 games
    • Xavier is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home

    Next Betting Matchups

    Creighton home to Marquette, Saturday, January 21st
    Xavier at Georgetown University, Sunday, January 22nd

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Power Ranking
Creighton 8
Xavier 127
Betting Odds Preview

Creighton Bluejays at Xavier Musketeers

The Big East takes center stage with a loaded slate of games Monday and no more is bigger than the Creighton Bluejays taking on the Xavier Musketeers. Though the series has been competitive on the court, Creighton has been the bet to make with the Jays covering in the past five between the two programs.

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Team Record
Creighton Bluejays
All Last 10 vs Conf
Record17-19-14-1
Home13-15-12-1
Away4-04-02-0
ATS12-3-17-24-1
ATS Home8-3-13-22-1
ATS Away4-04-02-0
Offense87.5685.0079.40
Defense71.3969.4071.00
Diff16.1715.608.40
Team Record
Xavier Musketeers
All Last 10 vs Conf
Record13-46-43-2
Home10-05-02-0
Away3-41-41-2
ATS9-74-63-2
ATS Home7-23-22-0
ATS Away2-51-41-2
Offense76.5975.0078.40
Defense68.1871.0075.20
Diff8.414.003.20
Smart Chart
  • CREIG
  • 76.43
  • 68.41
  • 8.02
  • 8.27
  • 28.73
  • 46.86
  • 78.34
  • 8.62
  • 5.00
  •  
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Offensive Rebounds
  • Defensive Rebounds
  • Field Goal Percentage
  • Free Throw Percentage
  • Three Pointers
  • Steals
  • XAVIR
  • 80.95
  • 74.08
  • 6.87
  • 10.27
  • 27.46
  • 49.16
  • 71.05
  • 7.41
  • 6.38
Head to Head Summary

No data available.

Head to Head Detail
Search NCAAB DatabaseTeamsScoreATSO/UFG%REB3PTS
Mar 5, 2016CREIG93+10 CREIG155 OverXAVIRPushXAVIR
XAVIR98-10
Feb 9, 2016XAVIR56-1.5157 UnderCREIGXAVIRCREIG
CREIG70+1.5 CREIG
Mar 7, 2015XAVIR74-2.5137.5 OverXAVIRXAVIRCREIG
CREIG73+2.5 CREIG
Feb 4, 2015CREIG79+13.5 CREIG135.5 OverCREIGCREIGCREIG
XAVIR72-13.5
Mar 14, 2014XAVIR78+6.5145 OverCREIGPushCREIG
CREIG86-6.5 CREIG
Mar 1, 2014CREIG69-2.5143.5 OverXAVIRXAVIRCREIG
XAVIR75+2.5 XAVIR
Jan 12, 2014XAVIR89+8.5 XAVIR142 OverCREIGXAVIRCREIG
CREIG95-8.5
Nov 27, 2009CREIG67+6.5145.5 OverXAVIRXAVIRXAVIR
XAVIR80-6.5 XAVIR
Dec 5, 2007CREIG66+11.5135.5 OverXAVIRXAVIRPush
XAVIR79-11.5 XAVIR
Dec 9, 2006XAVIR67+1.5127 OverCREIGXAVIRCREIG
CREIG73-1.5 CREIG
Betting Odds Trends
Creighton Bluejays
  • Creighton is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
  • Creighton is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Creighton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
  • Creighton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Xavier
  • The total has gone OVER in 9 of Creighton's last 10 games when playing Xavier
  • Creighton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Xavier
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Creighton's last 5 games when playing on the road against Xavier
Betting Odds Trends
Xavier Musketeers
  • Xavier is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Xavier is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Xavier's last 5 games
  • Xavier is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
  • Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Xavier's last 6 games at home
  • Xavier is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Creighton
  • The total has gone OVER in 9 of Xavier's last 10 games when playing Creighton
  • Xavier is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Creighton
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Xavier's last 5 games when playing at home against Creighton
Injuries
Creighton Bluejays
  • No Injuries
Injuries
Xavier Musketeers
  • Jerome Hunter F Is out for season, Undisclosed
  • Zach Freemantle F Is out for season, Foot
Last 5 Games
Creighton Bluejays
View Game Logs
Date OPP Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM Location
Jan 14, 2017TRUMAN101-69WN/AN/AN/A50.6364.7110Home
Jan 11, 2017BUTLR75-64W-5.5152.5W/U55.3685.717Home
Jan 7, 2017PROV78-64W-5.5148.5W/U55.9371.437Away
Jan 4, 2017STJON85-72W-7160W/U52.3175.005Away
Dec 31, 2016VILLA70-80L+1.5155L/U49.1575.006Home
Xavier Musketeers
View Game Logs
Date OPP Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM Location
Jan 14, 2017BUTLR78-83L+4145L/O48.8971.796Away
Jan 10, 2017VILLA54-79L+8145L/U29.3182.356Away
Jan 7, 2017STJON97-82W-13.5151.5W/O58.6259.3810Home
Dec 31, 2016GTOWN81-76W-4144.5W/O38.9876.326Away
Dec 28, 2016PROV82-56W-9.5137.5W/O60.3866.678Home
Scoring Comparison
Creighton Bluejays
Xavier Musketeers

Scoring

Points Scored

76.43 80.95

Away vs. Home

72.82 82.74

Last 10 Games

85.00 75.00

Scoring Allowed

Points Allowed

68.41 74.08

Away vs. Home

72.04 72.53

Last 10 Games

69.40 71.00
Stats Comparison
Creighton Bluejays
Xavier Musketeers

Shooting

Field Goal %

46.86 49.16

Free Throw %

78.34 71.05

3 Pointers

8.62 7.41

Rebounds & Steals

Off. Rebounds

8.27 10.27

Def. Rebounds

28.73 27.46

Steals

5.00 6.38
Supergrid
Stat Rank Stat Rank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense76.436474.08292
Away Team Away Scoring vs Home Team Home Defense72.826872.04308
Away Team Road Rebounds vs Home Team Home Rebounds Allowed37.292531.87108
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense80.951168.41126
Home Team Home Scoring vs Away Team Road Defense82.743272.53168
Home Team Home Rebounds vs Away Team Road Rebounds Allowed38.007734.00122
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