Creighton vs Texas: How to watch, odds, predictions from ESPN, KenPom

Two of the top teams in the nation face-off on Thursday night, as No. 2 Texas welcomes No. 7 Creighton to Austin as part of the Big East-Big 12 Battle. Ahead of the game, which will be broadcast live on ESPN, predictions and betting odds – including KenPom analytics – are rolling in.

How to watch Creighton vs Texas

Tip-off: 7 p.m. ET

Location: Moody Center, Austin, Texas

Channel: ESPN

Vegas odds

Texas is a 7.5-point favorite over Creighton on Thursday, according to VegasInsider. The over-under is set at 140.5 points.

ESPN BPI prediction

Predicted winner: Texas

Predicted point differential: 9.1

Win probability (for Texas): 80.5%

Matchup quality: 84.2

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a tool that measures team strength and uses that to predict outcomes of future performances. ESPN’s BPI has Creighton vs Texas ranked as the 3rd highest-rated game on Thursday’s slate in terms of matchup quality.

KenPom prediction

Predicted final score: Texas 73, Creighton 64

Win probability (for Texas): 77%

KenPom is another tool that provides advanced analysis across college basketball. Like ESPN, KenPom projects that Texas comes away with a victory over Creighton.

More on Creighton Blue Jays vs Texas Longhorns

Moreover, both programs will be looking for a huge victory that can continue their hot start to the season.

First, Texas is undefeated through five games, and is led by guard Tyrese Hunter, who’s scoring 16.2 points per game at the moment. However, Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner and his 16.1 points per game will be looking to make life difficult for him throughout the game.

Also, the Blue Jays are coming off a razor-thin loss to the Arizona Wildcats, which you can bet they’re not happy about. Time will tell if they’re able to bounce back, but nothing would be better for morale than beating a team of Texas’ caliber.