| MATCHUP | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Creighton Blue Jays |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-19 | 15-17 |
| Where | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV | |
| When | Thursday, April 2, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:54 PM EDT | |
| TV | FS1 | |
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Creighton Bluejays meet Thursday in the college basketball Crown Quarterfinals at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Here’s a Rutgers vs. Creighton Prediction. This article will include a Rutgers vs. Creighton Pick.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost to UCLA and beat Minnesota. Rutgers has split its last 8 games.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 70.6 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 75.1 points on 46 percent shooting. Tariq Francis is averaging 16.9 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Dylan Grant is averaging 9.8 points and 4.3 rebounds. Jamichael Davis is grabbing 2.9 rebounds, and Darren Buchanan Jr. is dishing 1.7 assists. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free throw line. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30 rebounds per game.
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Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview
The Creighton Bluejays beat Butler and lost to Seton Hall. Creighton has lost 9 of its last 12 games.
The Creighton Bluejays are averaging 75.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Josh Dix is averaging 13 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Austin Swartz is averaging 10.9 points and 2.8 rebounds. Nik Graves is the third double-digit scorer, and Jasen Green is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Creighton Bluejays are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The Creighton Bluejays are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Rutgers has lost each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
- Creighton has won five of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Creighton has won the first half in six of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Creighton has lost four of its last five games.
- Rutgers has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rutgers’ last nine night games against the Big East Conference has produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
- Each of Creighton’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Creighton ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.5).
- Creighton ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (9.8).
Rutgers vs Creighton Prediction
Who knows what to expect from either of these teams, as they both finished the season in poor form and the long layoff probably doesn’t help? However, Creighton has more offensive firepower and if it’s making shots, Rurters just doesn’t have the scoring to keep up. Rutgers was one of the worst scoring teams in the country. Also, it’s being reported that Greg McDermott is retiring after this season. He’s won 365 games with Creighton and put this program on the map. I’d assume guys will want to play hard for him and potentially cap his career off with a tournament title. I’ll lay out the reasonable number.