Auburn vs Creighton Prediction 3/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate an Auburn vs Creighton prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 22nd at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament. 

Auburn Tigers Betting Preview

The Auburn Tigers are 29-5 (15-3) this season after they defeated Alabama State by a score of 83-63 in their last game. Auburn led 41-31 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half to seal the win. The Tigers shot 45% from the field, 31.4% on three pointers, and 56.3% on free throws in the game. Miles Kelly led Auburn with 23 points and three rebounds, while Tahaad Pettiford added 16 points and five rebounds in the game. Auburn took control of the game at the end of the first half, but they didn’t dominate the game like many expected them to do. 

Prior to that win, the Tigers lost to Tennessee by a score of 70-65, but did beat Ole Miss by a score of 62-57 before that. Auburn has lost three of their last five games and they finished first in the SEC standings with a 15-3 record. Auburn has scored 83.8 points per game and they have allowed 69.4 points against per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game this season. Johni Broome is averaging 18.7 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 12.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this year. Auburn is shooting 48.3% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season. 

Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview

The Creighton Bluejays are 25-10 (15-5) this year after they defeated Louisville by a score of 89-75 in their last game. Creighton led 49-34 at halftime, but they were outscored 41-40 in the second half in the win. The Bluejays shot 57.1% from the field, 45.8% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Jamiya Neal led Creighton with 29 points and 12 rebounds, while Steven Ashworth added 22 points and five assists in the game. Creighton jumped out to a huge lead in the first half and they never looked back in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bluejays lost to St. John’s by a score of 82-66, but did beat UConn by a score of 71-62 before that. Creighton has won five of their last six games and they finished second in the Big East standings with a 15-5 record. Creighton has scored 75.6 points per game and they have allowed 69.7 points against per game, while also averaging 37.7 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game this season. Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 19.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Steven Ashworth is averaging 16.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game this year. Creighton is shooting 47.5% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this season. 

Why Creighton will beat Auburn

• Creighton has won each of its last four games played at neutral venues.
• Auburn has lost three of its last four NCAA Tournament night games.
• Creighton has won the first half in each of its last eight NCAA Tournament games.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of Auburn’s last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Nine of Creighton’s last 10 night games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Auburn ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.4).
• Auburn ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (124.0).
• Creighton ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (8.2).
• Creighton ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (11.4).

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Auburn vs Creighton Prediction 

Auburn was able to pull away in the second half against Alabama State to get the win, but they were not very impressive in the game. The Tigers have had some struggles over their last five games and will need to refocus coming into this contest. Creighton shot the ball very well against Louisville in their first round game and they have won five of their last six games. Auburn has had a fantastic season, but I don’t like their recent play and I think Creighton can keep this one close. Take the points with the Bluejays.