Memphis Tigers vs. Creighton Bluejays ATS Prediction 03/22/19

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The Creighton Bluejays (19-14) will be in the NIT at CHI Health Center Omaha when they square off with the Memphis Tigers (22-13). The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 22, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.

Memphis Tigers at Creighton Bluejays Betting Odds

Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Bluejays defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 70-61, while the Tigers beat the San Diego Toreros 74-60.

Memphis dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.241 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 16.6 (better than their season average of 17.1). For those same stats, San Diego recorded marks of 0.100 and 25.9, respectively. The Bluejays, meanwhile, held the Ramblers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.0 (below their season average of 20.2). The Ramblers had a free throw rate of 0.073 (below their season average of 0.220). Martin Krampelj had a good outing for Creighton, contributing 17 points and eight rebounds. Jeremiah Martin played a key role for Memphis with 21 points and seven rebounds.

It could be a sloppy game for the Creighton offense. Creighton ranks 179th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while the gambling defense of Memphis forces the 44th-most turnovers in the nation (21.6 percent).

Memphis vs. Creighton Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Creighton averages 16.0 assists per game, which ranks 22nd in the NCAA. Memphis ranks 237th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
  • The Bluejays rank 95th in steals per game (6.8) while the Tigers rank 239th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
  • Memphis ranks 71st in blocks per game (4.0) while Creighton ranks 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Bluejays average 27.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 21st in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 226th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
  • Memphis ranks 48th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Creighton ranks 224th (34.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (12.9 below their season average).
  • The Bluejays’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 5.1 for the season.