- Matchup: Butler Bulldogs vs Creighton Bluejays
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Venue: CHI Health Center Omaha, Omaha, NE
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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At the CHI Health Center Omaha, the Creighton Bluejays (8-5) will host the Butler Bulldogs (10-3) this Tuesday.
In their most recent outing, the Butler Bulldogs faced off against NJIT, claiming a decisive victory with a score of 101-52. Butler committed 15 fouls, while NJIT was penalized with 25 fouls. From three-point territory, the Bulldogs hit 5 out of 19 attempts. NJIT struggled at the free-throw line, posting a 45.5% success rate by making 5 of their 11 attempts. In terms of rebounding, NJIT registered 19 boards (2 offensive and 17 defensive) but did not achieve any blocks. They accumulated 8 assists and recorded 3 steals in the game. Defensively, Butler allowed NJIT to shoot 37.5% (21 of 56). The Bulldogs distributed 22 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and secured 7 steals. On the glass, Butler gathered 43 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, while converting 24 of 32 free throw attempts for a 75% success rate. The Bulldogs closed the game with an impressive shooting accuracy of 55.7% (34 of 61), including 9 of 24 from beyond the arc.
Michael Ajayi was a standout performer, shooting 63.6% from the floor while contributing 3 assists during 28 minutes of play. Ajayi tallied 15 points on 7 of 11 shooting.
This season, Butler boasts an impressive 10-3 record. They average 11.7 turnovers per game, alongside committing 15.0 personal fouls. The team pulls down an average of 42.3 rebounds per game, ranking 54th nationally with a total of 220 assists this season. The Bulldogs have achieved a 35.8% success rate on three-pointers (107 of 299) and are hitting 68.2% from the free throw line. Offensively, they average 86.4 points per game, which ranks them 50th in Division 1 basketball, while shooting 47.5% from the field.
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On defense, the Bulldogs are successful in forcing opponents into 12.0 turnovers per game while averaging 22.2 personal fouls. They find themselves at 228th in the country for assists allowed, surrendering 174 assists this season. Defensively, Butler allows opponents to shoot 42.5% (365 of 859) and gathers 34.1 rebounds per game. They permit a 30.8% shooting rate from three-point range and rank 181st in points allowed per game, averaging 73.0.
The Creighton Bluejays secured a victory in their last game against Utah Tech, winning by a score of 92-69. The Bluejays secured 24 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards for a total of 29 rebounds in this contest. They turned the ball over 11 times while also achieving 11 steals. Utah Tech committed 15 fouls during the game, leading to 15 opportunities at the charity stripe, of which Creighton converted 11 for a shooting percentage of 73.3%. The Bluejays successfully made 13 of 33 three-point attempts (39.4%), and finished the game with an overall shooting percentage of 54.0% (34 of 63). Conversely, Utah Tech shot 50% (29 of 58) from the field and 33.3% (6 of 18) from beyond the arc, converting 62.5% (5 of 8) of their free throw attempts. Additionally, Creighton allowed Utah Tech to collect a total of 25 rebounds (4 offensive).
Austin Swartz emerged as a key player for the Bluejays, shooting 58.3% by making 7 of 12 attempts, along with 1 rebound and 19 points during his 28 minutes of action, also contributing 1 assist.
The Bluejays’ current record stands at 8-5 this season. Offensively, they are shooting at a rate of 46.5%, ranking them 140th in the nation. With a total of 1,020 points so far this season (averaging 78.5 points per game), Creighton averages 37.7 rebounds per contest. They distribute assists at a rate of 17.5 per game, placing them 49th among college teams, while committing 11.6 turnovers per game and 13.5 fouls on average. Creighton has achieved a 74.0% free throw success rate.
Defensively, the Bluejays rank 114th nationally in points allowed per game, permitting 70.4 points. They force 10.4 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 43.0% from the field, ranking 164th in Division 1. Creighton surrenders 33.1% shooting on three-pointers (86 of 260), while opponents convert 66.5% from the free throw line. They allow 13.0 assists and 35.3 total rebounds against per game, ranking 157th and 227th in the nation, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Butler
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