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Creighton vs. Providence Prediction and Odds (Bet Bluejays against Tired Friars)

By Reed Wallach

Feb 20, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Alex O'Connell (5) reacts after
Feb 20, 2022; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Alex O'Connell (5) reacts after / Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
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The Providence Friars wagon continues on, now 23-3 on the year after winning arguably the game of the year against Xavier earlier this week in triple overtime.

The Friars turn their attention to Creighton, who is currently in the NCAA Tournament field, but can likely use one more victory to solidify their candidacy in the 'Big Dance.'

Let's check out the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook and find the best bet for this Big East showdown.

Creighton vs. Providence Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

  • Creighton: +4.5 (-110)
  • Providence: -4.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Creighton: +165
  • Providence: -200

Total: 136 (Over -110/Under -110)

Creighton vs. Providence Prediction and Pick

This opened 6 but there's still room to go here. While the Bluejays lost star guard Ryan Nembhard for the rest of the season, I can't help but fade the Friars. Providence is off one of the craziest games of the season earlier this week, a triple overtime thriller over Xavier at home, and could be flat at home against a motivated Creighton side.

Creighton is firmly in the field of 68, but can probably use one more Quad 1 win against a 23-3 Providence club. Not to mention that Ed Cooley's club has Villanova on deck in a game that could have Big Eat title implications.

Now, Providence just needs to win on Saturday to clinch the regular season title, but can they do it by this margin? The team has been squeaking out games all season, so now we expect a considerable victory after such a draining game last time out?

Lead guard Al Durham has been battling a sports hernia and was in and out of the locker room on Wednesday night while Jared Bynum had an injury (possibly just cramps) at the end of the third extra period.

All in all, this is the ultimate flat spot for a Providence team that has done a great job winning tight games but struggling to win with margin. Creighton has the best defense in the Big East and will make a flat and possibly banged up Friars team work. I think the Jays are a live dog on Saturday night.

PICK: Creighton +4.5, play to +4


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