UNLV (4-3) vs. Creighton (6-3)
December 7, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Creighton -11.5; Over/Under: 143.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Creighton vs UNLV Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 7th, at the CenturyLink Center.
What a win for Creighton
Creighton has to be flying high after their last victory. Creighton faced off against the Kansas Jayhawks on Wednesday, and they were able to secure a 76-63 victory. At halftime, they were up 41-31 and in the second half, they held on for the victory. Richard Isaacs had a strong goal putting up 27 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Creighton on the season is averaging 77.4 points while their defense is giving up 68.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 157th in the league while the defense is ranked 121st. Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 18 points while shooting 73.3 percent from the field. Creighton will play against Alabama, Georgetown, and Villanova following this one.
UNLV Fell Just Short
UNLV has lost two games in a row and they really struggling. In the last game against Northwestern, UNLV scored 61 points and they ended up losing by five points. UNLV gave up 40 points in the second half and that led to the defeat. Guard Dedan Thomas Jr had a strong game putting up 17 points. Two rebounds, and one assist. UNLV on the season is averaging 74 points while their defense is giving up 71.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 215th while the defense is ranked 190th. Dedan Thomas Jr is averaging 16.6 points while shooting 39.7 percent from the field.
Why UNLV Will Cover Against Creighton
- Creighton has lost six of its last seven games against the Mountain West Conference.
- UNLV has won each of its last three away games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Creighton has lost the first half in each of its last three games against the Mountain West Conference.
Creighton vs UNLV Prediction
Creighton’s offense is averaging 77.4 points per game but this feels like a letdown spot for them. UNLV still has a talented offense, and Dedan Thomas Jr is going to have a big game here. Creighton’s defense is going to struggle here, and that will be the difference here as UNLV is going to get the job done. UNLV will score at least 70 points and that will be enough to cover the spread here. Back UNLV against the spread.
