Offense meets defense when the Creighton Bluejays (12-3, 2-1 Big East) travel to Georgetown to take on the Hoyas (10-3, 0-2 Big East). The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 6, 2018.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Georgetown Hoyas ATS Prediction
In the Bluejays’ last contest, they defeated the St. John’s Red Storm, 78-71. The Bluejays held the Red Storm to an offensive rebounding percentage of 5.4 (below their season average of 29.5). The Red Storm had a free throw rate of 0.097 (below their season average of 0.242). Creighton received a boost from Martin Krampelj, who had 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Hoyas were beaten by the Marquette Golden Eagles in their last outing, 74-65. Marquette’s 17.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Georgetown, who had a mark of 30.2. The Golden Eagles’ mark was worse than their season average of 14.7, while the Hoyas’ was above their season average of 18.1. Georgetown’s Jessie Govan had 11 points and 12 rebounds in the contest.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Hoyas rank 45th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent), while Creighton ranks second in defensive rebounding percentage (79.2 percent). Moreover, the Bluejays rank 12th in offensive efficiency (120.5), while the Hoyas rank 32nd in defensive efficiency (92.6).
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Bluejays won the most recent matchup 87-70. Creighton had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.602 vs. 0.408). Georgetown, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.262 vs. 0.156).
Creighton Bluejays vs. Georgetown Hoyas Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Georgetown, ATS Winner – Georgetown, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Creighton ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while Georgetown ranks 214th (19.2).
The Hoyas rank 11th in assists per game (18.2) while the Bluejays rank 140th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
Georgetown ranks 35th in blocks per game (4.9) while Creighton ranks 138th (2.9).
The Hoyas average 41.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 17th in the NCAA. The Bluejays rank 74th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Bluejays’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.6, down from 17.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hoyas have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
