Creighton (5-3) vs Kansas (7-0)
Game Info: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:30 pm (CHI Health Center Omaha)
Betting Odds: Creighton +3.5 / Kansas -3.5 --- Over/Under: 151
The Kansas Jayhawks vs Creighton Bluejays
Game Preview!
The Outlet Sports Ventures is off to an awesome start with the college hoops season, and the team's been on a roll with winners! This time of year is seriously the best for us, and we make the most of it all season long! Today, we're checking out the Kansas Jayhawks as they head over to face the Creighton Bluejays on Wednesday, December 4th, at the CHI Health Center Omaha. We're diving into this game from a betting angle to figure out the top bets. Here's a prediction for the Kansas Jayhawks vs. Creighton Bluejays matchup.
The Creighton Bluejays Team Preview!
The Creighton Bluejays have a 5-3 record this season and are coming off an 80-76 loss in Notre Dame. The Bluejays are 1-6-1 against the spread, and 3-5 in over/under, while having a 4-1 home record.
Creighton's putting up 77.6 points a game on offense, landing them at 155th in the country. On defense, they're letting in 69.1 points a game, which is 139th. They're shooting 45.5% from the field (also 155th) and 31.4% from three-point range (266th). They're pretty solid at free throws, hitting 77.9% (31st), and they're snagging 41.1 rebounds each game (39th).
The Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview!
Kansas is putting up 82.7 points per game, ranking them 60th nationwide. On defense, they give up 65.9 points per game, placing them 68th. The Jayhawks are hitting 52.6% of their shots, which is the second-best in the country, and they're making 34.5% of their three-pointers, ranking 155th. They're shooting 71% from the free throw line, which is 197th, and they grab 37.6 rebounds per game, ranking 145th. Hunter Dickinson is leading Kansas this season with 15.7 points and a team-high 9.1 rebounds per game, while Zeke Mayo is chipping in 11.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
The Kansas Jayhawks are rocking a flawless 7-0 record this season, fresh off an 86-51 victory against Furman. They've covered the spread in 4 out of 7 games, but only hit the over once in 7 tries. They're also gearing up for their first away game of the season.
The Kansas Jayhawks vs Creighton Bluejays
Game Prediction!
The Pick: Kansas JayHawks ML
Kansas has won both times they've played Creighton, but didn't cover the spread either time. In this Kansas Jayhawks vs Creighton Bluejays Prediction, Kansas is coming in as -3.5 favorites on the road. Kansas is stronger on offense, scoring 5.1 more points than Creighton, and on defense, allowing 3.2 fewer points. The Jayhawks also shoot better from the field and from three-point range. Meanwhile, the Bluejays are a top-40 team in free throw shooting and rebounding, but they're not great against the spread, covering only once in their 8 games this season. The smart bet is on the road favorite, so go with the Kansas Jayhawks and give the points on the road.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
Kansas has won each of its last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Creighton has lost five of its last six night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Kansas has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.
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