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Creighton @ Connecticut

Current Records: Creighton 12-7; Connecticut 15-4

What to Know

Get ready for a Big East battle as the Creighton Bluejays and the #17 Connecticut Huskies will face off at 6:30 p.m. ET Tuesday at XL Center. The Huskies will be strutting in after a victory while Creighton will be stumbling in from a loss.

Creighton came up short against the Xavier Musketeers this past Saturday, falling 74-64. The top scorer for Creighton was guard Ryan Nembhard (23 points).

Meanwhile, UConn was able to grind out a solid win over the DePaul Blue Demons this past Saturday, winning 57-50. Guard R.J. Cole took over for UConn, finishing with 25 points (a whopping 44% of their total) in addition to five boards.

The Bluejays have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 10 point spread they are up against. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 4-2 against the spread when expected to lose.

Creighton came out on top in a nail-biter against the Huskies when the two teams previously met in March of last year, sneaking past 59-56. Creighton's victory shoved UConn out of the playoffs, so they have a target on their back.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: XL Center -- Hartford, Connecticut
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Huskies are a big 10-point favorite against the Bluejays, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Huskies as a 9.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Creighton have won all of the games they've played against Connecticut in the last eight years.

  • Mar 12, 2021 - Creighton 59 vs. Connecticut 56
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Creighton 74 vs. Connecticut 66
  • Dec 20, 2020 - Creighton 76 vs. Connecticut 74