The Creighton Bluejays (1-0) and their great offense welcome the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (1-1) and their exceptional defense. The game gets underway at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Creighton Bluejays ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bluejays beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks 78-67, while the Buccaneers had no trouble getting past the Hiwassee College Tigers 109-44.
East Tennessee State played a perfect game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 59.4 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.660. Hiwassee College was 19.6 and 0.325, respectively, for those same stats. The Bluejays, on the other hand, had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.548 vs. 0.428) and had a better free throw rate (0.143 vs. 0.116). Creighton’s Martin Krampelj led the way, putting up 13 points and seven rebounds. Mladen Armus, meanwhile played a pivotal role for East Tennessee State with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
This battle pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Creighton ranks 25th in offensive efficiency and East Tennessee State is 12th in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2017-18 season.
East Tennessee State at Creighton Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Creighton ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while East Tennessee State ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
- The Buccaneers rank 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Bluejays rank 205th (2.6).
- East Tennessee State averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Creighton ranks 185th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
- The Buccaneers rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Bluejays rank 193rd (13.8).
- East Tennessee State ranks 24th in steals per game (7.8) while Creighton ranks 187th (5.7).
