Las Vegas is known for its special sendoffs as a destination for bachelor and bachelorette parties. But how about for coaching careers?
The Creighton Bluejays give long-time coach Greg McDermott a “Sin City salute” when they take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the College Basketball Crown.
My Rutgers vs. Creighton predictions see the Bluejays staying true to their identity and doing damage from beyond the arc. My college basketball picks are taking them to top their team total this Thursday, April 2.
Rutgers vs Creighton prediction
Who will win Rutgers vs Creighton?
Creighton: It’s a short 4-point spread in a bit of an unknown circumstance. Both the Creighton Bluejays and Rutgers Scarlet Knights have been stagnant since their respective conference tournaments. Game models give the Bluejays the win against a Rutgers squad that hasn’t beaten a quality foe all year.
Rutgers vs Creighton best bet: Creighton team total Over 77.5 (-105)
The Creighton Bluejays jack up a ton of triples and knock down about 10 per game. I expect everyone to have the green light from outside.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have problems patrolling the perimeter, allowing teams to score more than 32% of their total points from 3-point range (224th).
Rutgers got roasted from distance in Big Ten play and allowed at least 80 points to the likes of Wisconsin, Illinois, Nebraska, and Indiana.
Creighton is an extremely explosive offense when given space. Just look at the 91 points it hung on UConn in mid-February.
COVERS INTEL: Creighton has one of the better benches in the country, getting almost 26 points per game from the reserves.
Rutgers vs Creighton same-game parlay
The Scarlet Knights feasted on Big Ten bottom-feeders all season and have a tough matchup against this sharp-shooting Creighton team.
While most coaches and players are balancing plans for next season and the transfer portal, McDermott and his upperclassmen are solely focused on giving this group a grand finale.
Rutgers vs Creighton SGP
- Creighton -4
- Creighton team total Over 77.5
Rutgers vs Creighton odds
- Spread: Rutgers +4 | Creighton -4
- Moneyline: Rutgers +150 | Creighton -180
- Over/Under: Over 151 | Under 151
Rutgers vs Creighton betting trend to know
Greg McDermott is 20-14 SU and ATS (59%) in postseason tournaments during his tenue with Creighton. Find more college basketball betting trends for Rutgers vs. Creighton.
How to watch Rutgers vs Creighton
| Location | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV |
| Date | Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FS1 |
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