Marquette vs. Creighton Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The No. 12 Creighton Bluejays host the No. 5 Marquette Golden Eagles this afternoon. Can the Golden Eagles keep rolling or will the Bluejays build off their performance against Seton Hall? Matt McCuen answers.
Matt McCuen - March 2, 2024, 10:00 AM EST
5 minMarquette vs. Creighton Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Marquette Golden Eagles and the Creighton Bluejays will clash from CHI Health Center.
This is projected to be one of the best games of the season.
These are two teams that are more than capable of winning a National Championship.
The Bluejays got close a season ago when they went on a run to the Elite Eight.
Marquette vs. Creighton DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 2, 2024
- Game Time: 2:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: BTN
Marquette vs. Creighton Odds
- Spread: Marquette +4.5 (-108), Creighton -4.5 (-112)
- Total Odds: O 149.5 (-115), U 149.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Odds: Marquette (+162), Creighton (-135)
Marquette vs. Creighton Prediction
Marquette begins this game ranked 5th in the nation with a 22-6 record.
This has been the best regular season in the Shaka Smart era.
Marquette defeated Creighton the first time these two teams played on December 30th (72-67).
The Golden Eagles were 3.5-point favorites for that game.
Marquette's 13-4 Conference record is second-best behind UConn.
All-American guard Tyler Kolek leads the Golden Eagles with 15.0 points and 7.6 assists.
Junior Kam Jones leads the team in scoring with 15.6 points per game.
Senior Oso Ighodaro has enjoyed the best year of his career, averaging 14.0 points and a team-best 7.3 rebounds.
Marquette's offense has averaged 79.5 points per game while giving up 68.6.
The Bluejays begin this contest ranked 12th in the nation with a 21-8 record.
Creighton earned their biggest win of the season last week when they knocked off first-ranked UConn.
This is a team that, when at their best, can beat anyone in college hoops.
The Bluejays 12-6 record is good for third-best in the Big East.
Baylor Scheierman leads the squad with 18.2 points and 8.2 rebounds.
Oklahoma City native Trey Alexander has added 17.6 points and a team-best 4.8 assists.
Ryan Kalkbrenner is one of the best defensive centers in basketball, scoring 17.1 points per game and 7.1 rebounds.
Creighton's offense has averaged 80.9 points per game while holding opponents to 69.3.
Marquette vs. Creighton Pick
We will sip on some juice and take the Blue Jays money line tonight.
Creighton is in a strong spot today at home.
It is tough to beat a team as good as Creighton twice in a season.
The Bluejays matched up well with Marquette, as we saw the first time these two played.
Creighton has been lethal at home this year, 13-2, while four of Marquette's six losses have come on the road.
Pick: Creighton ML -150 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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