Creighton (19-8) vs DePaul (11-17)
February 26, 2025 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Creighton -17.5 — Over/Under: 145.5
The DePaul Blue Demons are visiting the Creighton Bluejays on Wednesday, February 26th at the CHI Health Center Omaha. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a DePaul Blue Demons vs Creighton Bluejays Prediction. We will examine:
The Creighton Bluejays’ recent form and player performance
The DePaul Blue Demons’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Creighton Bluejays
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the DePaul Blue Demons
Recent betting trends in games played between the DePaul Blue Demons and Creighton Bluejays
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the DePaul Blue Demons vs Creighton Bluejays game
Creighton Bluejays Preview
The Creighton Bluejays have a 19-8 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Big East. They are coming off an 80-69 win over Georgetown. The Bluejays are 16-9-2 against the spread, and 12-15 in over/under, while having a 13-2 home record.
Offensively, Creighton is averaging 75.3 points per game, which ranks 140th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.7 points per game (82nd). The Bluejays shoot 47% from the field (64th) and 33.8% from beyond the arc (200th). The Bluejays shoot 74.9% from the free-throw line (81st) and are grabbing 37.9 rebounds per game (59th).
Ryan Kalkbrenner leads Creighton in scoring with an average of 18.7 points and a team-high 8.5 rebounds, while Steven Ashworth adds 17.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and a team-high 7 assists per game.
DePaul Blue Demons Preview
The DePaul Blue Demons have an 11-17 record this season and are sitting in 11th place in the Big East. The Blue Demons are coming off a 72-84 loss to Butler. The Blue Demons are 11-16-1 against the spread, and 16-12 in over/under, while having a 1-9 road record this season.
Offensively, DePaul is averaging 72.2 points per game, which is 238th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 73.9 points per game (246th). The Blue Demons shoot 43.7% from the field (239th) and 33.7% from beyond the arc (207th). The Blue Demons shoot 70.7% from the free throw line (226th) and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game (178th).
CJ Gunn leads DePaul in scoring this season, with an average of 12.2 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Jacob Meyer adds 10.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Creighton has won each of its last 21 games against DePaul.
- DePaul has lost 27 of its last 28 night games against the Big East Conference.
- Creighton has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 night games against the Big East Conference at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Why the DePaul Blue Demons will win
- Creighton has lost four of its last five night games following a home win.
- The road team has won three of the last four games between DePaul and Creighton.
- DePaul has won the first half in three of its last four road night games against the Big East Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Creighton’s last nine night games against Conference opponents at CHI Health Center Omaha have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Six of DePaul’s last seven night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
DePaul Blue Demons vs Creighton Bluejays Prediction
Creighton has won their last 10 meetings against DePaul and is 7-3 against the spread. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Creighton won 73-49 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
In this DePaul Blue Demons vs Creighton Bluejays Prediction, Creighton is coming as a -17.5 home favorites. Creighton is rightfully favored, as they have a far better record this season, and have been extremely good at home, while DePaul is terrible on the road, having won only once in their 10 road games this season. Creighton is coming in excellent form, as they are 8-2 in their last 10 games and also 8-2 against the spread. On the other hand, DePaul has been on a free fall, with a 1-8 record in their last 9 games, and 1-4 against the spread in their last 5. Keep it simple and take the better team, in better form, playing at home, and lay the big number. Take the Creighton Bluejays and lay the points.