Offense meets defense when the Creighton Bluejays (2-0) welcome the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) to Chi Health Center Omaha. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 15, 2018.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Creighton Bluejays Free Prediction
The last time the Buckeyes played, they blew out the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 107-61. The Buckeyes had a much better free throw rate (0.429 vs. 0.169) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.741 vs. 0.385). Ohio State received a boost from C.J. Jackson, who was the game’s high scorer with 25 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
The Bluejays beat the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in their last contest, 75-69. Creighton’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over East Tennessee State. The Bluejays had a rate of 0.292, while the Buccaneers posted a mark of 0.045. With 14 points, Damien Jefferson had a solid game for Creighton.
This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Since the 2017-18 season, Creighton ranks 27th in offensive efficiency and Ohio State ranks 46th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Creighton ranks 17th in three pointers attempted per game (27.5) while Ohio State ranks 235th (20.2).
The Buckeyes rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Bluejays rank 188th (35.5).
Ohio State ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Creighton ranks 149th (6.2).
The Buckeyes average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 93rd in the NCAA. The Bluejays rank 183rd in assists allowed per game (13.8).
Ohio State ranks 76th in blocks per game (3.9) while Creighton ranks 105th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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