Creighton Bluejays (18-6) vs. Butler Bulldogs (16-9)
February 17, 2024 12:30 pm EDT
The Line: Butler Bulldogs +2.5; Over/Under: +152
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The Creighton Bluejays look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. The Butler Bulldogs also look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Creighton Bluejays vs Butler Bulldogs prediction.
Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview
The Creighton Bluejays are coming off wins over Xavier and Georgetown. The Creighton Bluejays are averaging 81.2 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Baylor Scheierman is averaging 18.3 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Trey Alexander is averaging 17.3 points and 6 rebounds. Ryan Kalkbrenner is the third double-digit scorer and Steven Ashworth is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Creighton Bluejays are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free throw line. The Creighton Bluejays are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.4 rebounds per game.
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Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Butler Bulldogs recently beat Providence while losing to UConn and Marquette. The Butler Bulldogs are averaging 80.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Pierre Brooks is averaging 15.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Jahmyl Terlfort is averaging 14.3 points and 3.2 assists. DJ Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Posh Alexander is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Butler Bulldogs are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The Butler Bulldogs are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Creighton Bluejays vs Butler Bulldogs prediction
The Creighton Bluejays are the more talented team, and they’re more than capable of making life difficult, given they’re above average at both ends of the floor. However, let’s not act like Butler didn’t beat Creighton earlier this month on the road as 10 point underdogs. The Butler Bulldogs are a good team with an explosive offense, and they’re 11-3 SU at home this season. The Hinkle Fieldhouse should be jumping and if Butler can hit its shots early, this could be another upset win to make a statement to the rest of the Big East. Give me the free bucket.
