Providence Friars vs Creighton Bluejays Picks and Predictions for Saturday February 28 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 02/28/2026, 06:20 AM ET

The Providence Friars head to Omaha to face the Creighton Bluejays on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at CHI Health Center Omaha. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 PM ET, and the game will air on TNT and truTV. At the time of this writing, the moneyline odds were not released. Creighton is favored by 2.5 points, and the total is set at 166.5. For more insight on today’s games, check out our free college basketball picks.

Providence Looking to Keep the Scoring Surge Alive

Providence comes in at 13-15 overall and 6-11 in Big East play. Over their last five games, they have won over Xavier 94-84 and DePaul twice, 71-68 and 90-72, while losing to St. John’s 79-69 and Seton Hall 87-80. The Friars have shown they can put points on the board in a hurry.

They average 87.1 points per game while allowing 84.7. Shooting 48% from the field and grabbing 39.2 rebounds per game, Providence plays at a high tempo. They also contribute 14.6 assists per game, but their defense has struggled to consistently get stops.

The Friars’ biggest strength is their scoring ability. When they are knocking down shots early, they can force opponents into a track meet. However, their defensive lapses often keep opponents within striking distance.

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Creighton Seeking Consistency at Home

Creighton sits at 14-15 overall and 8-10 in the Big East. Recently, they lost to DePaul twice and St. John’s 81-52, but did secure a strong 91-84 win over UConn. They will look to steady the ship on their home floor.

The Bluejays average 75.6 points per game and allow 75.6, reflecting their up-and-down nature. They shoot 45% from the field and average 15.4 assists per game, showing solid ball movement.

Creighton’s strength lies in its ability to share the basketball and create open looks. If they can control tempo and limit Providence’s transition chances, they have a good shot at covering.

Providence Friars vs Creighton Bluejays Pick

Creighton -2.5

Creighton at home in a short spread situation is appealing. Providence’s defensive struggles make it tough to trust them on the road, and I believe Creighton’s more balanced scoring attack will be the difference.

Providence Friars vs Creighton Bluejays Total Pick

Over 166.5

With Providence averaging over 87 points per game and allowing nearly 85, this matchup has the makings of a shootout. I see both teams pushing pace and creating a high-scoring contest.

Final Score Prediction: Creighton 89, Providence 84

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