Creighton Bluejays
Basketball NCAAB Wed 17 Dec 18:30
Xavier Musketeers
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Creighton vs Xavier

The Creighton Bluejays square off against the Xavier Musketeers, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Wednesday, December 17.

Our Best Bet is Xavier on the Spread

We expect Xavier to cover the -2.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -114 to overcome Creighton.

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83-61 Win for Xavier in Pair’s Previous Matchup

Creighton Bluejays lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Kansas State Wildcats 83-76.

Xavier Musketeers won their last game which was at home. It was a 75-57 triumph against Missouri State Bears.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Xavier claim a 83-61 win over Creighton. Xavier have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Xavier 8-3 862 786 76 8-2 0-1 5W
Creighton 5-5 746 726 20 5-1 0-4 2L
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Creighton vs Xavier Prediction & Picks

Our Creighton vs Xavier tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

It’s awesome to see Xavier given a -2.5 line on the spread at odds of -114 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory in this college contest.

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Key Creighton vs Xavier stats:

  • The -2.5 line has been covered by Xavier in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -2.5 line has been covered by Xavier in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -2.5 line has been covered by Xavier in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Creighton in 5 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Creighton in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Creighton in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -2.5 line has been covered by Xavier in 6 of their last 10 games against Creighton.

Xavier -2.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.2% chance of this pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Published 22:55, 16 December 2025

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Xavier -2.5
Totals Under 150.5
Result & BTTS 80 Xavier / No

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Correct Score Prediction

Creighton Creighton logo 68 - 75 Xavier logo Xavier

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to Xavier winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 75-68 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Creighton vs Xavier Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Xavier Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Xavier are -164 favorites to win and that means a 62% chance of landing a victory. At +136, Creighton are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 150.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 150.5 at -110.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Creighton logo Creighton Stats
Xavier logo Xavier Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big East Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UConn 11-1 948 740 208 8-1 3-0 7W
Seton Hall 10-1 842 678 164 7-0 3-1 4W
Villanova 8-2 804 681 123 7-0 1-2 1W
Butler 8-3 961 839 122 8-1 0-2 1L
Xavier 8-3 862 786 76 8-2 0-1 5W
St. John's 7-3 879 723 156 6-2 1-1 3W
Georgetown 7-3 782 741 41 6-1 1-2 1W
DePaul 8-4 917 825 92 7-3 1-1 1L
Providence 7-5 1100 1016 84 6-1 1-4 1L
Creighton 5-5 746 726 20 5-1 0-4 2L
Marquette 5-6 868 843 25 5-3 0-3 2L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak