The Creighton Bluejays (2-1) will be at home in the CHI Health Center Omaha when they meet the Cal Poly Mustangs (1-3). Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Cal Poly Mustangs at Creighton Bluejays Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bluejays defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 82-72, while the Mustangs got blown out by the 18th-ranked Saint Mary’s Gaels, 79-48.
Creighton played a nearly perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.259 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.578. For those same stats, Louisiana Tech had marks of 0.059 and 0.500, respectively. Cal Poly, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (20.8 vs. 18.0). Creighton was led by Mitch Ballock, who put up 22 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Tuukka Jaakkola played well for Cal Poly, contributing 13 points.
The prolific offense of Creighton will go head-to-head against the porous defense of Cal Poly. Since last season, the Bluejays rank 52nd in offensive efficiency, while the Mustangs are 335th in defensive efficiency. The Bluejays figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Mustangs, who rank 341st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.167), could have a tough time getting to the line against the Bluejays, who rank 26th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.181).
Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Creighton Bluejays Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Cal Poly, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Creighton ranks 22nd in assists per game (16.0) while Cal Poly ranks 287th (10.6).
- The Bluejays rank 103rd in steals per game (6.8) while the Mustangs rank 249th (5.2).
- The Mustangs rank 21st in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while the Bluejays rank 223rd (23.5).
- Creighton ranks 109th in rebounds allowed per game (34.0) while Cal Poly ranks 273rd (37.6).
