Story byEric RosalesFri, January 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM UTC·3 min readMy Creighton vs. Providence predictions believe the Friars are getting way too much credit from oddsmakers ahead of their home date with the Bluejays, sitting as just 1.5-point underdogs. Find out why my college basketball picks believe the Bluejays will easily handle a team currently in second-last place in the Big East. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCreighton vs Providence predictionCreighton vs Providence best bet: Creighton moneyline (-115)The Providence Friars currently lead the Big East in scoring at 88.7 points per game, which ranks inside the Top 40 in the country, so there is some appeal for bettors there. However, Providence owns the worst scoring defense in the conference, allowing 85.1 points per game. No other team even clears 78 points.