Tennessee vs Creighton Prediction 3-29-24 College Basketball Picks
Creighton Bluejays (25-8) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (26-8)
March 29, 2024 10:09 pm EDT
The Line: Tennessee Volunteers -2.5; Over/Under: +142.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Creighton vs Tennessee betting prediction for this college basketball showdown on Friday, March 29th at the Little Caesars Arena. We will take a look at:
-The Creighton Bluejays recent form and recent player performance
-The Tennessee Volunteers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Creighton and Tennessee.
Can Creighton Offense Find Success Again?
Creighton’s offense has been good the first two games of the tournament, but this is going to be a much bigger test here. In the last game against Oregon, the offense scored 86 points, and they ended up winning by 13 points. Creighton shot only 38.7 percent from the field, but the pace was fast enough. Creighton is averaging 80.6 points, while their defense is giving up 69.5 points per game. Baylor Scheirerman has been the top player, averaging 18.3 points while shooting 44.9 percent from the field.
Tennessee Really Tested in Last Game
Tennessee faced off against Texas in the last game and they were really tested. The offense only managed 62 points, but the defense gave up only 58 points. Dalton Knecht was the top player, putting up 18 points, nine rebounds, and one assist. Tennessee is averaging 79.1 points, while their defense is giving up 67 points per game. Guard Dalton Knecht has been the top player for the Volunteers all season, averaging 21.1 points while shooting 46.1 percent from the field. Tennessee lost three non-conference games this season. All three were consecutive losses, including the one to Purdue.
Tennessee Volunteers Team Facts
- Tennessee has won each of its last nine night games.
- Twelve of Tennessee’s last 13 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Tennessee has won the first half in each of its last nine night games played at neutral venues.
Creighton Bluejays Team Facts
- Creighton has won each of its last 10 Friday games against non-Conference opponents.
- Each of Creighton’s last nine night games have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Creighton has won the first half in each of its last 10 Friday games against non-Conference opponents.
Tennessee vs Creighton Betting Prediction
Tennessee’s defense really looked impressive in the last game, and they are going to do it again here. Creighton’s offense has been good, but at times they have struggled and that is going to be the case again here. Creighton is going to have some major shooting woes, and Tennessee won’t have the same issue. Tennessee is going to get out to a fast start, and they are going to cover the spread here.