In this article we will formulate a Creighton vs Kansas State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 13th at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview
The Creighton Bluejays are 5-4 this season after they lost to Nebraska by a score of 71-50 in their last game. Creighton trailed 33-19 at halftime and was outscored 38-31 in the second half for the blowout loss. The Bluejays shot 31% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 59% on free throws in the game. Austin Swartz led Creighton with 16 points and five rebounds, while Nik Graves added nine points and two assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, Creighton defeated Nicholls by a score of 96-76 and Oregon by a score of 76-66. The Bluejays have scored 74.4 points per game with 37.2 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.4 points against per game this season. Josh Dix is averaging 11.7 points and 2.6 rebounds per game, while Blake Harper is averaging 9.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Bluejays. Creighton is shooting 44.7% from the field, 72.2% on free throws, and 31.9% on three pointers this season.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats are 6-4 this year after they defeated Mississippi Valley State by a score of 108-49 in their last game. Kansas State led 55-21 at halftime and added 53 points in the second half for the 59 point win. The Wildcats shot 58% from the field, 53% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. PJ Haggerty led Kansas State with 28 points and four rebounds, while David Castillo added 19 points and five assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Kansas State lost to Seton Hall by a score of 78-67 and Bowling Green by a score of 82-66. The Wildcats have scored 86.7 points per game with 36.5 rebounds and 19.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.2 points against per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 24.0 points and 5.1 assists per game, while David Castillo is averaging 12.9 points and 2.2 assists per game for the Wildcats. Kansas State is shooting 49% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 40.2% on three pointers this year.
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Creighton has won each of its last 17 day games at CHI Health Center Omaha.
- Kansas State has lost four of its last five games.
- Creighton has won the first half in each of its last 12 games at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won five of its last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Creighton has lost three of its last four day games.
- Kansas State has won the first half in five of its last six day games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Fifty-six of Kansas State’s last 60 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
- Ten of Creighton’s last 11 games against the Big 12 Conference Conference have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Creighton ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.0).
- Creighton ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.4).
- Kansas State ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.2%).
- Kansas State ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (19.3).
Creighton vs Kansas State Prediction
Creighton comes into this matchup after a rough loss to Nebraska, but they have won two out of three and are 4-0 at home. The Bluejays are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored 60 points or fewer in two of their last four. Kansas State snapped their losing streak with a win in their last game, but they are 0-1 on the road and they have allowed at least 82 points in three of their last five. The Wildcats have been miserable on defense at times this year, so I like the over in this contest.