Creighton vs. Illinois State Free Pick
NORMAL, IL (The Spread) – No. 21 Creighton puts its four-game winning streak on the line when it travels to Redbird Arena tonight to take on Illinois State.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed Creighton as a 2-point favorite over Illinois State for tonight’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 140 points. The Bluejays enter play with a 14-2 overall record and are 5-1 on the road, while the Redbirds are 11-5 and 8-1 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: Creighton opened as a 1.5-point favorite but the line is now up to 2, or 2.5 depending on the sports book. The over/under total opened at 143 but is now down between 140 and 141.5 depending on the book.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 2,400-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 74% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Bluejays. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest college basketball trends, the under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings between these two teams in Normal and 4-1 in the last five meetings overall. The under is also 8-2 in the Redbirds’ last 10 games as a home underdog, 4-1 in the Bluejays’ last five games overall and 8-1 in Creighton’s last nine games versus the Missouri Valley.
FRIDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: CREIGHTON/ILLINOIS STATE UNDER 140
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