Creighton at Providence odds, picks and predictions
The Creighton Bluejays (16-6, 7-4 Big East) and Providence Friars (14-8, 5-6) tangle Wednesday. Tip-off from Amica Mutual Pavilion will be at 8:30 p.m. ET (FS2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Creighton vs. Providence odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Creighton is ranked No. 18 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll. The Bluejays dropped 5 spots in that poll after falling (as a 10-point favorite) in a home game against Butler Friday. After going 7-1 and allowing just 67.4 points per game in January, CU was undone by the Bulldogs shooting 55.1% from the floor -- and 59.1% on 22 three-point attempts -- in a 99-98 loss.
Providence, which is 8-1 against the spread (ATS) over the last 9 games in this series, is coming off back-to-back road losses (straight up and ATS). The Friars had won 3 straight before falling to No. 1 UConn and Villanova last week. They are 2-1 straight up across their last 3 home games against the Bluejays.
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Creighton at Providence odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Creighton -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Providence +108 (bet $100 to win $108)
- Against the spread (ATS): Creighton -2.5 (-102) | Providence +2.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -114 | U: -106)
Creighton at Providence picks and predictions
Prediction
Creighton 71, Providence 70
Moneyline
Providence is the lean here, but better relative value can be found in betting against the number. STEER CLEAR.
Against the spread
Creighton is 3-8 ATS against conference foes and 4-10 ATS against winning teams. Over its last 27 games against teams averaging 77 or more points, Providence is 18-9 ATS.
The Friars have a big-time defense, and they create a ton of shots in the paint on offense. They have improved of late in getting offensive rebounds and making more frequent trips to the foul line.
Creighton and Providence met Jan. 6, and CU won 69-60. But the Friars were within 1 inside the 50-minute mark. That game was in Omaha; in conference-road-loss revenge games, the Friars are 3-0 ATS.
Since Jan. 6, the Bluejays have filed ATS losses against St. John's, Xavier, and Butler. All 3 are fair comps for this PU 5.
BACK THE FRIARS +2.5 (-120).
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Over/Under
The O/U is 2-2 across the last 4 meetings, and this contest figures to have an average pace infused with a lot of inside looks and 3s.
The Over would be a lean on a tag in the 130s. Buts it'd be wise to PASS on the current offering.
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