NEWSLETTER
The Creighton Bluejays (21-11, 14-6 Big East) take a three-game winning streak into a road matchup with the Xavier Musketeers (24-8, 15-5 Big East), who have won four straight.
Creighton won its most recent game against Villanova, 87-74, on Thursday. Ryan Kalkbrenner starred with 21 points, plus three rebounds and one assist. In its most recent game, Xavier topped DePaul on Thursday, 89-84. Jack Nunge scored a team-high 23 points (and chipped in four assists and 10 boards).
When is Creighton vs. Xavier and when does it start?
This game between the Bluejays and Musketeers will begin on Friday, March 10, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Creighton vs. Xavier
The Bluejays and Musketeers will hit the hardwood at Madison Square Garden for this matchup on March 10, and if you’d like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on FS1.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Xavier Musketeers Game Preview
Creighton Stats, Odds & Insights
Creighton outscores opponents by 9.1 points per game (scoring 77.2 per game to rank 53rd in college basketball while allowing 68.1 per outing to rank 122nd in college basketball) and has a +291 scoring differential overall.
The Bluejays are averaging 77.2 points, only 2.4 more than the 74.8 the Musketeers give up.
Creighton knocks down 9.0 three-pointers per game (39th in college basketball), 2.7 more than its opponents (6.3). It is shooting 36.1% from beyond the arc (78th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 34.1%.
In home games, the Bluejays are putting up 6.8 more points per game (79.3) than they are away from home (72.5).
In its last 10 games, Creighton has been putting up 76.8 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 77.2 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Xavier Stats, Odds & Insights
Xavier has a +242 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.5 points per game. It is putting up 82.3 points per game, ninth in college basketball, and is giving up 74.8 per outing to rank 309th in college basketball.
The Musketeers average 82.3 points, 14.2 more than the Bluejays give up.
Xavier hits 7.7 three-pointers per game (150th in college basketball) at a 40.0% rate (fourth-best in college basketball), compared to the 7.6 its opponents make, shooting 36.4% from deep.
The Musketeers are scoring more points at home (83.6 per game) than away (80.5).
Xavier is putting up 80.4 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 1.9 fewer points than its average for the season (82.3).
Bluejays Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kalkbrenner | 29 | 15.3 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.1 |
| Trey Alexander | 32 | 13.7 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| Baylor Scheierman | 32 | 12.7 | 8.4 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| Arthur Kaluma | 32 | 12.1 | 6.0 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Ryan Nembhard | 32 | 12.1 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Musketeers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souley Boum | 32 | 16.8 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| Colby Jones | 31 | 15.5 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Zach Freemantle | 22 | 15.2 | 8.1 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Jack Nunge | 32 | 14.3 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Adam Kunkel | 30 | 10.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
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