T.M. Selection: Creighton.

I like Creighton to cover the spread against the Xavier in this game on Saturday. Creighton had won 2 games in a row before losing in their most recent game. They lost by 15+ points to Butler on the road but they have looked a lot better on their home court this year and I think they can bounce back with a win in this game. Creighton has been good on their home court this year and they have actually won 3 home games in a row, all of those wins coming in conference play. They even won 1 of those home games against Villanova who is very good this year and they won that game by 20 points. Xavier was on a roll but they have lost 2 games in a row and I think they have fallen into a bit of a slump lately. It started with a 1 point win at home to DePaul who has been struggling a lot lately. After that close win they went on the road and lost by 10+ points to Marquette and then suffered another loss on their own home court this time against Providence. Xavier also beat Creighton around 2 weeks ago by 7 points at home and I think Creighton will be looking for their revenge in this game. Xavier was playing very well at the time of that win and Creighton was going through their own mini slump but now the tables have turned and it is Xavier who is starting to slump a bit while Creighton begins to surge winning more games lately. I think Creighton will continue their surge in this game and come out strong from the start seeking their revenge from 2 weeks ago. I am expecting a good and hard effort from Creighton here and I think they can take advantage of Xavier here who hasn't been at their best lately. I like Creighton to cover the spread here.

T.M. Prediction: 72-67 Creighton.