Offense meets defense when the Creighton Bluejays (1-0) welcome the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (1-1) to Chi Health Center Omaha. The game begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 11, 2018.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Creighton Bluejays Betting Prediction
In the Buccaneers’ last game, they blew out the Hiwassee College Tigers, 109-44. The Buccaneers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (59.4 vs. 19.6) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.660 vs. 0.325). With 15 points on 7-for-9 shooting, Mladen Armus was the top scorer from either team.
The Bluejays beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks in their last matchup, 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). Martin Krampelj led Creighton in scoring with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting from the field.
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Creighton ranks 25th in offensive efficiency and East Tennessee State ranks 12th in defensive efficiency.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Creighton Bluejays Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Creighton ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while East Tennessee State ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
The Buccaneers rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Bluejays rank 193rd (13.8).
East Tennessee State ranks 24th in steals per game (7.8) while Creighton ranks 187th (5.7).
The Buccaneers rank 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Bluejays rank 205th (2.6).
East Tennessee State averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Creighton ranks 185th in rebounds allowed per game (35.3).
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