| MATCHUP | Utah Tech Trailblazers | Creighton Blue Jays |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-6 | 7-5 |
| Spread | +19.5 -108 | -19.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +1500 | -3600 |
| Total | Over 148.5 (-115) | Under 148.5 (-105) |
| Where | CHI Health Center Omaha, Omaha, NE | |
| When | Monday, December 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Utah Tech Trailblazers and the Creighton Bluejays meet Monday in college basketball action from CenturyLink Center Omaha. Here’s a Utah Tech vs Creighton prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Utah Tech vs Creighton pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Utah Tech Trailblazers Betting Preview
The Trailblazers started out with wins over South Dakota and Bethesda U, then took losses to Arizona, Arizona State and Manhattan in their next trio of outings. Utah Tech went just 4-3 in the next seven games, losing to Hawaii, Portland State and Santa Clara. Otherwise the wins were over Mississippi Valley State, Nobel, UC Riverside and Justice College, giving the Trailblazers a 6-6 overall record through their first 12 outings.
In the Weber State matchup on Saturday, the Trailblazers held a slim 43-41 edge going into the second half. Utah Tech hit a 39-39 run the rest of the way and took the win in the end 82-80. Ethan Potter posted 23 points with eight rebounds and two assists in the victory for the Trailblazers and Madiba Owona added 18 points with two rebounds. Noah Bolanga had 16 points with four boards as well.
Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview
Over on the Bluejays’ side, they opened the year on a 3-1 run with wins over South Dakota, Maryland Eastern Shore and North Dakota. Creighton went 3-4 over the next seven games with wins over Oregon, Nicholls and Xavier. Otherwise it was losses to Baylor, Iowa State, Nebraska and Kansas State in that time. Over 11 games that would give the Jays a 6-5 record.
In the Marquette game over the weekend, the Bluejays held a commanding halftime lead 46-32. Creighton notched a 38-31 run the rest of the way in an 84-63 win in the end. Nik Graves was the team’s top scorer with 17 points, six rebounds and six assists. Isaac Traudt added 14 points with five rebounds and Josh Dix put up 10 points with four rebounds.
Utah Tech Trailblazers @ Creighton Bluejays Betting Trends: December 22, 2025
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Creighton has won 16 of its last 17 night games against non-Conference opponents at CHI Health Center Omaha.
- Utah Tech has lost 17 of its last 22 night games.
- Utah Tech has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Utah Tech Trailblazers will win
- Utah Tech has won three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Utah Tech vs Creighton Prediction
I’ll stick with Creighton. The Bluejays looked pretty good versus Marquette over the weekend, shooting 46.8 percent from the field with 16-of-20 (80 percent) from the line. Creighton also notched a 42-33 rebounding advantage and a 34-28 edge on points in the paint. That gives the Bluejays consecutive wins now, with a combined 182 points scored in that pair.
As for Utah Tech, they shot 51.8 percent from the field with a 32-28 edge on points in the paint in their tight win over Weber State this past weekend. The Trailblazers weren’t so good from the line though (15-of-23 for 65.2 percent) and had a 27-26 rebounding deficit. Utah Tech has scored 77 or more points in four straight games and 80 or more in three straight, but they haven’t taken on competition quite on Creighton’s level for a while.