Butler vs Creighton: Home Court Advantage

0:00On March 11th, Creighton Blue Jays and Butler Bulldogs meet up tonight in Big East Play at Hinkle Field House. Both teams sit below 500 in conference, with Creighton at 14 wins and 16 losses overall, 8 and 11 in the league. Butler holds 15 and 14, but just 6 and 12 against Big East foes. Odds have Butler favored by two and a half points, with a money line of minus 145 for the home team, and plus 122 for Creighton. Total points line sits at 155 and a half. Game tips off at 6 p.m. Eastern on FS1, giving fans a midweek match up to watch. Betting trends paint a mixed picture. Creighton is just 1 and 13 against the spread in their last 14 games, though they've covered 5 of 7 vs. Butler lately. The over has hidden 12 of Creighton's last 18. Butler has been sharper, 4 and 1 against the spread in their last 5, despite a middling 4 and 8 at home in their previous 12. Keep an eye on Butler,

1:01Guard Finley Bizjack, who's leading his team with 17.3 points per game, plus solid rebounds and assists. His three-point shooting could swing things if he heats up. Home court stats favor Butler, big time. Their shooting efficiency jumps nearly 5% at Hinkle, and their scoring margin flips positive by. Double digits. Creighton struggles on the row with worse shooting and a negative margin. Expect the bulldogs to cover that 2 and a half point spread in a disciplined effort.