The Creighton Bluejays (4-1) go head-to-head against the No. 16 Clemson Tigers (5-0) in the Cayman Islands Classic at John Gray Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Clemson Tigers vs. Creighton Bluejays ATS Prediction
The Tigers come in on a high note after topping the Georgia Bulldogs in their last outing, 64-49. The Tigers held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.6 (below their season average of 35.6). The Bulldogs also had a turnover percentage of 23.5 (above their season average of 19.6). With 24 points on 9-for-19 shooting, Marcquise Reed was the top scorer from either team.
The last time the Bluejays played, they dismantled the Georgia State Panthers, 93-68. Creighton’s 0.652 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Georgia State, who had a mark of 0.426. The Bluejays’ mark was above their season average of 0.598, while the Panthers’ was below their season average of 0.500. Mitch Ballock was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Creighton takes on the stingy defense of Clemson. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Bluejays rank 27th in offensive efficiency, while the Tigers are 24th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Clemson ranks 33rd in blocks per game (4.7) while Creighton ranks 212th (2.7).
The Bluejays rank seventh in assists per game (17.6) while the Tigers rank 179th (13.3).
Creighton averages 27.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 19th in the nation. Clemson ranks 164th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
The Tigers rank 145th in rebounds per game (36.0) while the Bluejays rank 188th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
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