It will be a clash between two great offenses when the Creighton Bluejays (14-13, 5-9 Big East) take on the Georgetown Hoyas (16-10, 6-7 Big East) at CHI Health Center Omaha. The game gets underway at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Creighton Bluejays Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Bluejays defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 79-67, while the Hoyas beat the 17th-ranked Villanova Wildcats 85-73.
Georgetown dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.605 (above their season average of 0.519) and a free throw rate of 0.281 (below their season average of 0.285). Villanova put up marks of 0.454 and 0.215, respectively, for those same stats. The Bluejays, on the other hand, made 14 of their 16 free throws (87.5 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.613 (above their season average of 0.578). Ty-Shon Alexander played a key role for Creighton with 16 points, six assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Georgetown rallied around Jessie Govan, who put up 21 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Alexander led the Bluejays to a 91-87 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points. Creighton’s 0.286 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Georgetown, who had a mark of 0.169.
It could be a tough matchup for Creighton on the offensive glass. The Bluejays are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 266th in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.8 percent. Meanwhile, Georgetown ranks 60th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.7 percent. Moreover, the Hoyas are among the country’s best at getting to the line, ranking 27th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.285). The Bluejays, however, rank 52nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.194).
Georgetown Hoyas vs. Creighton Bluejays Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Georgetown, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Creighton averages 27.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. Georgetown ranks 261st in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
- The Hoyas rank 50th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Bluejays rank 175th (2.6).
- Creighton averages 6.2 steals per game, which ranks 126th in the NCAA. Georgetown ranks 197th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- The Bluejays rank 29th in assists per game (15.9) while the Hoyas rank 220th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- Georgetown ranks 18th in rebounds per game (40.0) while Creighton ranks 198th (34.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (7.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
- The Bluejays have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Creighton has defeated opponents by an average of 4.5 points.
