Creighton Bluejays at Arizona State Sun Devils ATS Prediction 12/21/19

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The Creighton Bluejays (9-2) and their sensational offense visit Arizona State to take on the Sun Devils (8-3) and their superb defense. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.

Creighton Bluejays at Arizona State Sun Devils ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Sun Devils were blown out by the Saint Mary’s Gaels, 96-56, while the Bluejays defeated the Oklahoma Sooners, 83-73.

Creighton dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.509 (above their season average of 0.184) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.474 (below their season average of 0.560). Oklahoma recorded marks of 0.275 and 0.391, respectively, for those same stats. Arizona State, on the other hand, held Saint Mary’s to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 28.1). Alonzo Verge had a solid outing for Arizona State with 43 points. Creighton, meanwhile, was led by Ty-Shon Alexander, who recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Creighton may have a difficult time creating turnovers. Arizona State ranks 45th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Creighton forces the 232nd-most turnovers (19.0 percent). Additionally, the 47th-ranked offense of the Bluejays (offensive efficiency of 110.5) will go head-to-head against the 55th-ranked defense of the Sun Devils (defensive efficiency of 90.1).

Creighton Bluejays at Arizona State Sun Devils ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Creighton ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Arizona State ranks 149th (21.4).
  • The Sun Devils rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Bluejays rank 85th (11.9).
  • The Bluejays rank 146th in rebounds per game (35.5) while the Sun Devils rank 240th in rebounds allowed per game (39.5).
  • Arizona State ranks 31st in steals per game (8.9) while Creighton ranks 83rd (7.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bluejays’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.8, up from 9.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Sun Devils have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (0.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.2 points per game (6.7 above their season average).