A shootout should be expected when the Georgetown Hoyas (12-6, 2-3 Big East) and the Creighton Bluejays (10-8, 1-4 Big East) battle at Capital One Arena. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Creighton Bluejays at Georgetown Hoyas ATS Prediction
The Bluejays are trying to rebound after their 81-66 loss to the St. John’s Red Storm in their last outing. St. John’s’ 0.188 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Creighton, who had a mark of 0.050. The Red Storm’s mark was below their season average of 0.223, while the Bluejays’ was below their season average of 0.199. Martin Krampelj played well for Creighton, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds.
The last time the Hoyas were in action, they lost a close one to the No. 15 Marquette Golden Eagles, 74-71. Marquette’s 15.6 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Georgetown, who had a rate of 18.5. The Golden Eagles’ mark was better than their season average of 17.7, while the Hoyas’ was above the 15.4 mark opponents have averaged against Marquette this season. Georgetown’s Mac McClung had a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 24 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
After the Bluejays won both matchups against the Hoyas last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last contest, Creighton won 85-77. The Bluejays had a much better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 21.4) and had a much better free throw rate (0.412 vs. 0.291).
The aggressive Georgetown offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this meeting. The Hoyas rank 12th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.309, while Creighton ranks 130th in FTA rate allowed (0.216). Additionally, put-back points figure to be few and far between for the Bluejays. They rank 265th in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.4 percent, while the Hoyas are 45th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 75.6 percent).
Creighton at Georgetown ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Georgetown ranks 19th in rebounds per game (40.6) while Creighton ranks 213th (34.1).
The Bluejays rank 20th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while the Hoyas rank 213th in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
Creighton averages 16.7 assists per game, which ranks 23rd in the country. Georgetown ranks 196th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
The Hoyas rank 52nd in blocks per game (4.3) while the Bluejays rank 96th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Creighton averages 5.9 steals per game, which ranks 151st in the country. Georgetown ranks 177th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
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The Bluejays have been outscored by an average of 6.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Creighton has defeated opponents by an average of 5.9 points.
During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 84.0 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.6 points per game (5.9 above their season average).
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