The Creighton Bluejays and Gonzaga Bulldogs meet Tuesday in the college basketball action at the McCarthey Athletic Center. Here’s a Gonzaga vs Creighton Prediction. This article will include a Gonzaga vs Creighton Pick.
Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview
The Creighton Bluejays beat South Dakota, and they play Maryland Eastern Shore and North Dakota next. Creighton looks to start 2-0 for a sixth straight season.
The Creighton Bluejays are averaging 92 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 76 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Owen Freeman is averaging 19 points and 4 rebounds, while Nik Graves is averaging 15 points and 2 rebounds. Jackson McAndrew is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Dix is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Creighton Bluejays are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 90.9 percent from the free throw line. The Creighton Bluejays are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Texas Southern and Oklahoma, and they play Arizona State and Southern Utah next. Gonzaga looks to start 3-0 for the 10th time in the last 12 years.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are averaging 90.5 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 55.5 points on 32.5 percent shooting. Graham Ike is averaging 16 points and 4 assists, while Tyon Grant-Foster is averaging 14.5 points and 6 rebounds. Braden Huff is the third double-digit scorer and Davis Fogle is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are shooting 29.5 percent from beyond the arc and 68.8 percent from the free throw line. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are allowing 19.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs will win
- Gonzaga has won 61 of its last 62 games against non-Conference opponents at McCarthey Athletic Center.
- Creighton has lost each of its last four night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Gonzaga has won the first half in 42 of its last 43 night games against non-Conference opponents at McCarthey Athletic Center.
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Creighton has won each of its last four games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Gonzaga has lost each of its last four night games against the Big East Conference.
- Creighton has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Creighton’s last 20 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
- Twenty-five of Gonzaga’s last 26 night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 167 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Gonzaga ranks 1st for assists per game (21.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Gonzaga ranks 1st for three-point percentage (52.5%) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Creighton ranks T3rd for three-pointers made per game (11.5) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Creighton ranks 4th for field goal percentage (52.3%) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
Gonzaga vs Creighton Prediction
The Gonzaga Bulldogs bring back a lot of key players from last season, so they’re ready to roll, and they’re always a tough out at home. Gonzaga has been there, done that over the years, and a comfortable win wouldn’t shock anybody.
However, Creighton is well coached and extremely talented, mainly with Nik Graves and Owen Freeman transferring to the program. This Creighton squad has ballers. Obviously, the chemistry will take time, and that’s why Gonzaga has the edge. Still, from a talent standpoint, I have a hard time leaving this many points on the table with Creighton.