Creighton vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction & Picks - College Basketball Crown
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Listed at -110 to cover a 4.5-point handicap, Creighton will face Rutgers in the first round of the College Basketball Crowns.
Momentum: Rutgers went 3-2 in its last five games. The Scarlet Knights did not receive an invite to this year’s NCAA tournament mainly because of their subpar 14-19 record and a third-round exit in the Big Ten tourney at the hands of the UCLA Bruins, 59-72. Creighton also underperformed this season, finishing with a 15-17 record. In their last five games, the Blue Jays went 1-4 and lost to Seton Hall 61-72 in the quarterfinal of the Big East tournament.
The Matchup: This is only the second time and first since November 24, 2026, that Creighton will play Rutgers. In that game, Creighton defeated Rutgers 85-75. Creighton is averaging 75.1 points and 75.0 points allowed per contest this season. Rutgers is averaging 70.6 points and 75.1 points allowed per game this season.
Hot on the Board: Creighton is the favorite at 180, while the underdog Rutgers is listed at +150. The spread stands at 4.5 points, and the total at over/under 151.5 points.
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Creighton - Rutgers Scarlet Knights Key Points
- Creighton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games played on a Thursday.
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Rutgers' last 13 games.
- Rutgers is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games played on a Thursday.
- Rutgers is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games.
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Our Creighton vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Creighton gets the win 74-65
Best Bet: Creighton covers -4.5 points. The Bluejays are not only playing for themselves here; they are competing to give head coach Greg McDermott a fitting end to his illustrious college basketball coaching career. McDermott has announced his retirement at the end of this season, giving his players more reasons to give their all in this ballgame against Rutgers.
Our betting prediction for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Creighton Blue Jays: Creighton will cover -4.5 points
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