Butler Bulldogs vs Creighton Bluejays Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Creighton vs Butler NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Indianapolis.

Creighton vs Butler Prediction

Betting on today's Bluejays and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Creighton is favored by -2.5 in this Big East conference contest against Butler. The game's over/under currently sits at 145.5 points.

Creighton vs. Butler Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Creighton Bluejays at Butler Bulldogs
Where: Indianapolis at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds CREIGH -2.5, CREIGH -142 | BUTL +117 O/U 145.5

Bluejays Preview: Will the Bluejays Make it Happen in Indianapolis?

Creighton’s record fell to 9-6 after a 79-71 loss to Marquette on Friday. The Bluejays were +9.5 underdogs on the road but managed to keep the game closer than expected, covering the spread.

Creighton trailed 39-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, with both teams scoring 36 and 40 points, respectively. The game’s total points of 150 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.

Bluejays Offense Breakdown

Creighton struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 7 of 31 threes for a 22.6% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, connecting on 58.6% of their two-point attempts.

Kam Jones led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds, while Stevie Mitchell added 18 points. Steven Ashworth dished out 10 assists, but had a tough shooting night, hitting just 1 of 13 from three-point range. Creighton finished with 18 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, and shot 72.7% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 22 attempts.

Bluejays Team Defense

Creighton gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 29 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 50% shooting, as the other team made 18 of 36 two-point shots.

From long range, Creighton’s defense saw the opposition hit 11 of 34 three-point attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 10, shooting 90%. Creighton allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Do the Bulldogs Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Butler fell to 7-9 on the season after an 84-65 road loss to Providence on Wednesday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Bulldogs not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 37-29 at halftime, Butler allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The game’s total points reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Butler's offense put up 65 points, shooting 40.4% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc (4/16). Their effective field goal percentage was 43.9%, and they hit 78.9% of their free throws (15/19).

Jayden Pierre and Bensley Joseph each contributed 18 points, with Joseph hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Wesley Cardet Jr. also knocked down 3 threes, shooting 60% from long range and finishing with 17 points.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Butler's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs allowed 52% shooting, with their opponents hitting 24 of 46 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Butler's defense couldn't contain their opponent, who shot 41%, making 10 of 24 attempts. The Bulldogs also gave up 14 offensive rebounds, leading to additional scoring opportunities.

Bluejays vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Bluejays last five road games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
Across their last three home contests, Butler has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 65 points per game.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Bluejays have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-2-1.