The Creighton Bluejays (1-1) and their phenomenal offense host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-0) and their tremendous defense. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Creighton Bluejays ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bluejays were beaten by the Michigan Wolverines, 79-69, while the Bulldogs easily got past the Wiley Wildcats, 98-52.
Louisiana Tech dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.8 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.575. For those same stats, Wiley recorded marks of 29.6 and 0.324, respectively. Creighton, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.9 vs. 16.7). Ty-Shon Alexander was a key piece for Creighton with 20 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech received a boost from Xaiver Armstead, who recorded 15 points and five rebounds.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Creighton takes on the stingy defense of Louisiana Tech. Since the 2018-19 season, the Bluejays rank 60th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 60th in defensive efficiency.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Creighton Bluejays ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Creighton averages 16.0 assists per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. Louisiana Tech ranks 177th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- The Bluejays average 27.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the country. The Bulldogs rank 151st in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
- Louisiana Tech averages 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 114th in the country. Creighton ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).