Akron Zips (24-10) vs. Creighton Bluejays (23-9)
March 21, 2024 1:30 pm EDT
The Line: Creighton Bluejays -12.5; Over/Under: +140.5
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In this article we will formulate an Akron vs Creighton betting prediction for this NCAA Tournament college basketball game on Thursday, March 21st at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Akron recent form and recent player performance
- The Creighton recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Akron
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Creighton
- Recent betting trends in games played between Akron and Creighton
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Akron and Creighton
Akron Preview
The Akron Zips are 24-10 (13-5) this season after they defeated Kent State by a score of 62-61 in the MAC Title game. Akron was very fortunate to win that game, as Kent State wasn’t aware of the score and intentionally fouled up one with only a few seconds left. The Zips have won three games in a row, but they did struggle to finish the regular season, where they lost five of their last eight games. Akron has quality wins over South Dakota State, Bradley, and Toledo. The Zips are scoring 74 points per game with 36.8 rebounds per game and 13.1 assists per game, while allowing 65.9 points against per game this year. Enrique Freeman is averaging 18.6 points per game, 12.9 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game. Akron is shooting 45.6% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this season.
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Creighton Preview
The Creighton Bluejays are 23-9 (14-6) this year after they lost to Providence by a score of 78-73 in the Big East Tournament. Creighton has won seven of their last nine games and they finished tied for second in the Big East, only behind UConn. The Bluejays have scored 78 points or more in 11 of their last 14 games. Creighton has quality wins against Nebraska, Alabama, UConn, and Marquette. The Bluejays are scoring 80.5 points per game with 37.9 rebounds per game and 17.1 assists per game, while giving up 69.7 points against per game this season. Baylor Scheierman is averaging 18.4 points per game, 9.0 rebounds per game, and 4.0 assists per game. Creighton is shooting 48.6% from the field, 78.1% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this year.
Akron vs Creighton Betting Prediction
Creighton comes into this matchup after a great regular season, but they did have a tough loss against Providence in the conference tournament. The Bluejays are scoring over 80 points per game this season and they are shooting 48.6% from the field. Akron didn’t play their best towards the end of the regular season, but they put it all together in the tournament and they were able to win the MAC. Akron isn’t the highest scoring team offensively, but they do play great defense, allowing just 65.9 points against per game. We saw Creighton make a decent run last year and I think they are primed for another solid run here. Akron could keep this close for the first 30 minutes or so, but I like Creighton to pull away late.
