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The Creighton Bluejays (10-7, 4-2 Big East) are set to host the Georgetown Hoyas (9-7, 1-4 Big East) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at CHI Health Center Omaha. Both teams are aiming to rebound from recent losses. The game is also Fan Appreciation Night, with special promotions for attendees.
Key Insights
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Creighton is 17-10 all-time against Georgetown and has won 14 of the last 18 meetings. At home, Creighton is 10-2 versus the Hoyas and has won the last four encounters by an average of 21 points.
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Georgetown is struggling, having lost their last three games against St. John's, DePaul, and Seton Hall. Their offense heavily relies on free throws, making them vulnerable if they don't get favorable calls.
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Key players for Creighton include Josh Dix (12.0 ppg), Austin Swartz (10.3 ppg), and Nik Graves (9.1 ppg, 3.4 apg). Georgetown is led by KJ Lewis (15.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg) and Malik Mack (14.4 ppg, 4.3 apg).
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Creighton is 10-3 when scoring 69 points or more, but 0-4 when scoring less. In their last 10 meetings with Georgetown, Creighton is 8-0 when scoring 60+ points, but 0-2 when scoring less than 60.
In-Depth Analysis
Creighton comes off a significant home loss to St. John's and looks to leverage their strong home record against Georgetown. The Bluejays' offense is potent when they score above 69 points, and their historical dominance over Georgetown when reaching 60 points suggests a key to victory. Georgetown, under Ed Cooley, is trying to find consistency, with their performance heavily influenced by the scoring of KJ Lewis and Malik Mack.
Georgetown's reliance on free throws for scoring (25.4% of their total points) means Creighton needs to defend without fouling. The Hoyas' defense aims to force opponents into 1-on-1 situations, so Creighton's ball movement will be critical to creating open looks.
Creighton is favored by 8.5 points, according to Vegas odds, and ESPN’s BPI gives them an 83.9% chance of winning. KenPom predicts a 10-point victory for the Bluejays.
FAQs
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Q: What is Fan Appreciation Night at the game?
It includes $1 soda and $1 beer from when the doors open at 6:30 p.m. until tip-off at 8 p.m., along with a halftime performance by Omaha Circus Arts.
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Q: How can I watch or listen to the game?
The game will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network and streamed on Peacock. Radio coverage is available on KOZN (1620 AM) and KOOO (101.9 FM), with streaming at 1620TheZone.com and the 1620 The Zone mobile app. It can also be heard on SiriusXM channel 388 and the SiriusXM App.
Key Takeaways
For Creighton fans, supporting the team's high-scoring offense is crucial. For Georgetown fans, watch how Lewis and Mack perform, and hope the team gets to the free throw line often. Creighton's ability to generate open threes, combined with Georgetown's difficulty in matching them, will likely determine the game's outcome.
Discussion
Do you think Creighton will bounce back from their recent loss and dominate Georgetown? Or will Georgetown's key players lead them to an upset victory? Share your predictions below!
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