The Boise State Broncos (1-1) battle against the Creighton Bluejays (2-1) in the Cayman Islands Classic at John Gray Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
Boise State Broncos vs. Creighton Bluejays ATS Prediction
The Broncos will be hoping for similar success after beating the Jackson State Tigers in their last outing, 70-53. The Broncos had a much better free throw rate (0.308 vs. 0.033) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.519 vs. 0.425). Boise State was lifted by Zach Haney, who recorded 12 points and 12 rebounds.
In the Bluejays’ previous outing, they were beaten by the Ohio State Buckeyes, 69-60. Ohio State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Creighton. The Buckeyes had a rate of 0.127, while the Bluejays posted a mark of 0.096. Creighton’s Ty-Shon Alexander had a good performance, leading the team in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
This battle pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Creighton ranks 30th in offensive efficiency and Boise State is 22nd in defensive efficiency since last season.
Boise State Broncos vs. Creighton Bluejays Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Boise State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Boise State averages 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. Creighton ranks 251st in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
The Broncos rank 10th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while the Bluejays rank 189th (35.4).
Creighton ranks ninth in assists per game (17.3) while Boise State ranks 171st (13.3).
The Bluejays rank 222nd in blocks per game (2.7) while the Broncos rank 259th (2.3).
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