A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Creighton Bluejays (6-2) when they clash against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-4) at CHI Health Center Omaha. Action gets underway at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Creighton Bluejays Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bluejays beat the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 72-60, while the Cornhuskers fell to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 73-56.
The Bluejays had 9 steals and held the Golden Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.417 (below the 0.522 mark opponents have averaged against Creighton this season). Nebraska, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.123 vs. 0.055). Christian Bishop led the way for Creighton, putting up 17 points and eight rebounds. Nebraska received a boost from Haanif Cheatham, who recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Cornhuskers won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 94-75. One of Nebraska’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 16-20 (80.0 percent), while the Bluejays were just 12-21 (57.1 percent).
The high-octane offense of Creighton will square off against the mid-tier defense of Nebraska. Since last season, the Bluejays rank 56th in offensive efficiency, while the Cornhuskers are 162nd in defensive efficiency. The Bluejays should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Nebraska at Creighton Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Creighton ranks 127th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3) while Nebraska ranks 308th (39.6).
- The Cornhuskers rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Bluejays rank 122nd (6.1).
- Nebraska averages 4.1 blocks per game, which is ranked 71st in the country. Creighton ranks 129th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Bluejays rank 26th in assists per game (15.7) while the Cornhuskers rank 169th (13.1).
- Creighton ranks 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Nebraska ranks 151st (22.4).