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Alabama vs Creighton Prediction 12-14-24 College Basketball Picks

Creighton (7-3) vs. Alabama (6-2)
December 14, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Alabama -10.5; Over/Under: 161.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Alabama vs Creighton Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  December 14th, at the Coleman Coliseum.   Let’s take a look at a Alabama Crimson Tide vs Creighton Bluejays pick. 

Creighton Has Confidence

Creighton has all the kinds of confidence heading into this game, but this a tough game for them. Two games ago against Kansas they were able to secure the 76-63 victory and in the last game against UNLV, Creighton was able to secure the 83-65 victory. In the last game it was a balanced attack and there were five different players that put up at least 12 points. Creighton on the season is averaging 78 points while their defense is giving up 68.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 133th in the league while the defense is ranked 108th. Ryan Kalkbenner is averaging 17.3 points while shooting 73.8 percent from the field. Pop Isaacs is out for the season after having hip surgery. 


Why Creighton Will Cover Against Alabama

  • Creighton has won 17 of its last 18 Saturday games.
  • Alabama has lost six of its last seven night games against the Big East Conference.

Alabama Needs This Win

Alabama already has two losses this season and this isn’t a game they want to lose. Two games ago against Oregon they ended up losing 83-81. In the last game against North Carolina, Alabama scored 94 points and they ended up cruising to the win. Alabama scored 51 points in the second half and that was enough for the win. Alabama is averaging 89.2 points while their defense is giving up 78.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the define is ranked 322nd. Chris Youngblood is dealing with an ankle injury but there is some thoughts that he could be back for this game. 

Alabama vs Creighton Prediction

Give me Creighton to keep this game close. Aablama is giving up 78.1 points per game and their defense is going to really struggle again here. Creighton is averaging 78 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Alabama will find the offensive success but their defense is going to be the difference as Creighton is going to keep this game close. Back Creighton against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Creighton +10.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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