LEXINGTON — Louisville basketball plays its first NCAA Tournament game since 2019 today.
Pat Kelsey‘s Cardinals (27-7), after a head-scratching Selection Sunday draw, are the No. 8 seed in the South Region. They tip off two days of nonstop hoops against No. 9 Creighton (24-10) at Rupp Arena for the right to face, in all likelihood, the tournament’s No. 1 overall seed, Auburn, on Saturday.
LIVE: Louisville vs Creighton score, updates from NCAA Tournament first-round game at Rupp Arena
U of L is 1-2 all time against the Bluejays, who have reached the second weekend of March Madness in three of the past four postseasons. The programs last met March 11, 1999, in Orlando, Florida; when Creighton, as a No. 10 seed, ended the No. 7 Cards’ season with a 62-58 win in the first round.
This is Louisville’s 40th appearance in the Big Dance and Kelsey’s fifth. The 49-year-old Cincinnati native is still looking for his first tournament victory.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Here’s what you need to know to follow today’s game from home:
Louisville vs Creighton basketball start time
U of L and Creighton are scheduled to tip off at 12:15 p.m. today inside Rupp Arena.
Louisville vs Creighton basketball betting odds, score predictions
Betting odds: Louisville, as of Wednesday afternoon, was a 2 ½-point favorite (-110) on DraftKings, which set the over/under at 145 ½ points (-108). The money line odds are U of L -142, Creighton +120.
Score predictions: KenPom.com gives the Cards a 60% chance of winning and projects a 75-72 final score in their favor. BartTorvik.com is also forecasting a Louisville victory (63%), with a projected final score of 75-72.
What channel is Louisville vs Creighton basketball on?
The game between the Cards and the Jays will air on CBS.
You can also livestream the game via Paramount+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial here.
How to listen to Louisville basketball vs Creighton on the radio
Paul Rogers will have the call today on the Cardinal Sports Network (WLCL 93.9-FM and WGTK 970-AM in Louisville).
You can also listen online via The Varsity Network.
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
Reach Louisville men’s basketball reporter Brooks Holton at [email protected] and follow him on X at @brooksHolton.
Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose. While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling. We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site. Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.
Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.
