Providence vs. Creighton predictions, odds, college basketball picks

The Providence Friars (9-8, 3-3 Big East) hit the road to take on the Creighton Blue Jays (10-6, 3-2 Big East) on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our college basketball odds series with Providence-Creighton predicted and selected. We’ll also let you know how to watch the game.

Here are Providence-Creighton College basketball oddscourtesy of FanDuel

College Basketball Odds: Providence-Creighton Odds

Providence: +8.5 (-105)

Moneiline: +330

Creighton: -8.5 (-115)

Moneilines: -430

Over: 141.5 (-110)

Under: 141.5 (-110)

How to watch Providence vs. Creighton

Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30 PM PT

TV: FS1

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Why Providence will cover the spread/win

Providence hasn’t had a great season overall. However, their last two games have shown a bit of a turnaround. In the last two games, the Friars scored 84 points against Butler and 91 points against Seton Hall. These two teams are really struggling, but their result is good, and that’s what matters. Bensley Joseph was fantastic off the bench for them as he scored 18 and 28 points in those two games. If Joseph and the Friars can keep their scoring going, they should be able to win this game.

Providence is allowing 68.4 points per game. The Big East generally doesn’t allow a lot of points, so it doesn’t rank highly in the conference. However, allowing less than 70 points will give any college team a great chance to win. Creighton is in the middle of the pack in the Big East in scoring. They are also not a team that will shoot the ball that well. Providence must keep Creighton’s scoring to a minimum. They are not nearly as good a team without pop Isaacso Providence has a chance to win on the road.

Why Creighton will cover the spread/win

Creighton has won three of its last four games, including its first conference loss to St. John’s. The only loss in those four games came on the road against a very good Marquette team. The Blue Jays are playing good basketball and winning close games. Being in those close games now is great because they know how to handle themselves late in games and come out on top. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Stephen Ashworth are Creighton’s two main players. They combine to score 34.8 points per game, while Kalkbrenner rebounds and Ashworth provides assists. If these two players can have a good game, the Blue Jays will pull out another close win.

Providence, as mentioned, scored better, but their season was not great. The Friars are averaging just 72.1 points per game, third fewest in the Big East. Additionally, Providence has the third-lowest field goal percentage, and they don’t do a great job of hitting free throws. Additionally, the Friars are turning the ball over for the fourth time per game in the Big East. Creighton has a good chance to hold Providence down and win this game.

Final Providence-Creighton Prediction & Pick

These two teams are much better than their records suggest. I think it will come down to the last few possessions as well. Needless to say, I expect a close game. That said, I’ll take Providence to cover Tuesday night on the road.

Final Providence-Creighton Prediction & Pick: Providence +8.5 (-105)