Providence Friars vs Creighton Bluejays

This NCAAB matchup features Providence Friars (13-15 (10-5)) traveling to take on Creighton Bluejays (14-15 (10-5)) at CHI Health Center Omaha, Omaha, NE. These two teams are closely matched, with both squads posting similar scoring differentials this season. This projects as a competitive contest that could go either way. Creighton averages 75.6 points per game, but they face a Providence defense that holds opponents to 84.7 PPG. The visitors' defensive prowess could limit the home team's scoring output. The Providence offense puts up 87.1 PPG and faces a Creighton defense allowing 75.6 PPG. The visitors have the offensive firepower to stay in this one. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Creighton will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model projects Creighton to win by approximately 7.8 points. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Creighton winning by 21 to losing by 5. The market has this game at -2.5, but our model sees value on Creighton with a 5.3-point edge. Our line: Creighton -7.8. Combined with the total projection of 163 versus the market line of 166.5, there are opportunities to find value on both sides of this matchup.

Creighton has struggled this season at 14-15 (10-5). The wins have been hard to come by, and the team is looking for answers on both ends of the floor. Home court advantage will be critical for any chance at pulling off an upset. It's been a difficult season for Providence at 13-15 (10-5). Traveling to face Creighton presents a significant challenge, though every game is a chance to build for the future. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.