Rutgers vs Creighton: Expert Picks, Odds & Predictions for CBC Game Tonight
Creighton will give retiring coach Greg McDermott a final Las Vegas sendoff Thursday night. The Bluejays meet Rutgers in the College Basketball Crown at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tip is 10:30 p.m. ET on April 2, 2026, and FS1 will carry the game.
Game overview
Jason Logan, senior betting analyst, updated his look at the matchup for Filmogaz.com. Creighton is a four-point favorite on most lines, with an over/under around 151.
| Spread | Rutgers +4 | Creighton -4 |
| Moneyline | Rutgers +150 | Creighton -180 |
| Over/Under | Over 151 | Under 151 |
| Expert pick | Creighton team total Over 77.5 (-105) |
Why Creighton can hit the team total
Creighton relies heavily on the 3-point shot and makes roughly ten threes per game. The Bluejays showed their explosiveness by scoring 91 points versus UConn in mid-February.
The program also gets meaningful bench production, with reserves averaging about 26 points per game. Rutgers struggles to guard the perimeter, allowing over 32 percent of opponent points from three, a mark near 224th nationally. In Big Ten play, Rutgers gave up at least 80 points to Wisconsin, Illinois, Nebraska, and Indiana.
Player notes
Guard Josh Dix can hurt defenses from distance and also create for teammates. Filmogaz.com projects him for multiple threes and several assists, making him a viable piece in same-game parlays.
Betting picks and trends
Game models favor Creighton to win this matchup, and the top wager is the Creighton team total over 77.5 (-105). Suggested same-game parlays often pair Creighton minus the spread with the team total over 77.5.
An alternate SGP mixes Creighton -5.5, Over 151, and Josh Dix over 2.5 threes and over 2.5 assists. Coach McDermott is 20-14 SU and ATS in postseason tournaments with Creighton, a roughly 59 percent success rate. For readers searching Rutgers vs Creighton: Expert Picks, Odds & Predictions for CBC Game Tonight, Filmogaz.com highlights Creighton’s scoring upside.
Broadcast and location
MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas hosts the matchup. Tip-off is 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 2, 2026, and FS1 will televise the game.
Odds were accurate at publishing and may change before tip-off. This content is not intended for use in Massachusetts.
Analysis by Jason Logan, senior betting analyst.
