The Creighton Bluejays (6-2) and their phenomenal offense travel to Nebraska to take on the 24th-ranked Cornhuskers (7-2) and their stifling defense. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Cornhuskers easily got past the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 106-37, while the Bluejays beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks 78-67.
Creighton played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 and a free throw rate of 0.143. For those same stats, Western Illinois had marks of 0.428 and 0.116, respectively. Meanwhile, Nebraska played a perfect game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.659 and a turnover percentage of 12.1. Mississippi Valley State was 0.199 and 20.2, respectively, for those same stats. Nebraska was led by James Palmer Jr., who contributed 17 points and five assists. Martin Krampelj, meanwhile played well for Creighton, putting up 13 points and seven rebounds.
The Bluejays won the only game between these two teams last year, 75-65. Creighton’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Nebraska. The Bluejays had a rate of 0.207, while the Cornhuskers posted a mark of 0.028.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s top offenses go head-to-head. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Nebraska ranks 27th with 108.8 points per 100 possessions and Creighton is 20th (115.5). Also, the Bluejays rank 27th in turnover percentage (16.0 percent), while the Cornhuskers rank 26th in opponents’ turnover percentage (19.3 percent).
Creighton Bluejays vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Free Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Nebraska ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Creighton ranks 208th (23.4).
- The Cornhuskers rank first in assists allowed per game (11.7) while the Bluejays rank 174th (13.6).
- Nebraska ranks 75th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Creighton ranks 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
- The Cornhuskers rank 10th in blocks per game (5.5) while the Bluejays rank 209th (2.7).
- Nebraska ranks 19th in steals per game (6.5) while Creighton ranks 192nd (5.6).
