The Creighton Bluejays (12-2, 1-0 Big East) and their sensational offense travel to Butler to play the 11th-ranked Bulldogs (13-1, 1-0 Big East) and their exceptional defense. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Creighton Bluejays at Butler Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bulldogs won a close one over the St. John’s Red Storm 60-58, while the Bluejays were victorious over the Marquette Golden Eagles 92-75.
Creighton played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.258 (above their season average of 0.201) and a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 14.1). For those same stats, Marquette was 0.101 and 18.1, respectively. Butler, on the other hand, out-rebounded St. John’s. The Bulldogs had 13 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Red Storm had five and 24, respectively. Sean McDermott had a good outing for Butler with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Creighton, meanwhile, was led by Ty-Shon Alexander, who recorded 21 points, eight rebounds and six steals.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Bluejays won 75-61. The Bluejays’ 22.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Bulldogs, who had a mark of 13.2. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
There’s a decent chance that Creighton struggles to create turnovers. Butler ranks 88th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.1 percent), while Creighton forces the 252nd-most turnovers (18.7 percent). Furthermore, the 38th-ranked offense of the Bluejays (offensive efficiency of 111.5) will face off against the eighth-ranked defense of the Bulldogs (defensive efficiency of 83.8).
Creighton Bluejays vs. Butler Bulldogs Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Butler ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (28.3) while Creighton ranks 181st (36.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 29th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Bluejays rank 94th (11.9).
- The Bluejays rank 50th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while the Bulldogs rank 197th (20.1).
- Creighton ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Butler ranks 88th (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bluejays’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 20.4, up from 11.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 49.8 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
