Offense meets defense when the Creighton Bluejays (6-2) head to Nebraska to take on the No. 24 Cornhuskers (7-2). The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Prediction
In the Bluejays’ last game, they beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 78-67. The Bluejays had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.548 vs. 0.428) and had a better free throw rate (0.143 vs. 0.116). With 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting, Martin Krampelj led Creighton in scoring.
The Cornhuskers easily got past the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils in their last matchup, 106-37. The Cornhuskers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.659 vs. 0.199) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 20.2). With 17 points and five assists, James Palmer Jr. had a good outing for Nebraska.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s best offenses battle. Dating back to last season, Nebraska ranks 27th with 108.8 points per 100 possessions and Creighton is 20th (115.5). Also, the Bluejays rank 27th in turnover percentage (16.0 percent), while the Cornhuskers rank 26th in opponents’ turnover percentage (19.3 percent).
Creighton won the lone game against the Cornhuskers last season, 75-65. Creighton knocked down 12 of their 17 free throws (70.6 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 vs. 25.0).
Creighton Bluejays vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nebraska ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while Creighton ranks 208th (23.4).
The Cornhuskers rank 10th in blocks per game (5.5) while the Bluejays rank 209th (2.7).
Nebraska ranks 19th in steals per game (6.5) while Creighton ranks 192nd (5.6).
The Cornhuskers rank first in assists allowed per game (11.7) while the Bluejays rank 174th (13.6).
Nebraska averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. Creighton ranks 162nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
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