The Providence Friars (16-13, 6-10 Big East) will be at the CHI Health Center Omaha to go head-to-head with the Creighton Bluejays (16-13, 7-9 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Providence Friars vs. Creighton Bluejays ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Bluejays defeated the 10th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles 66-60, while the Friars beat the Butler Bulldogs 73-67.
The Friars held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.367 (below their season average of 0.532) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.4 vs. 27.5). The Bluejays, on the other hand, held the Golden Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.0 (below their season average of 28.7). The Golden Eagles also had a turnover percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 17.3). Creighton’s Martin Krampelj had a good game, contributing 19 points and six rebounds. Providence, meanwhile, was led by Nate Watson, who finished with 21 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Mitch Ballock led the Bluejays to a 79-68 win. He recorded 17 points and six rebounds. Creighton did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (16-19; 84.2 percent). Providence, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 15.7).
Creighton should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bluejays rank fifth in effective field goal percentage (0.577), while Providence ranks 134th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.494). Moreover, the Friars rank 59th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.269), while the Bluejays rank 48th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.192).
Providence at Creighton ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Providence, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Creighton ranks 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Providence ranks 235th (20.2).
- The Friars rank 62nd in blocks per game (4.0) while the Bluejays rank 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Friars rank 81st in assists per game (14.4) while the Bluejays rank 189th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- Providence ranks 55th in steals per game (7.4) while Creighton ranks 120th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bluejays’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 4.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Friars have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (3.0 above their season average).
