It will be a contest between two outstanding offenses when the Creighton Bluejays (11-2) take on the Marquette Golden Eagles (10-2) at CHI Health Center Omaha. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Creighton Bluejays Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Bluejays defeated the Midland Lutheran Warriors 91-54, while the Golden Eagles beat the Central Arkansas Bears 106-54.
Marquette dominated every facet of the game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.648 (above their season average of 0.522) and a free throw rate of 0.359 (above their season average of 0.311). For those same stats, Central Arkansas was 0.344 and 0.197, respectively. Meanwhile, Creighton played a perfect game. They had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 2.5 (better than their season average of 15.1) and a free throw rate of 0.179 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Midland Lutheran put up marks of 14.5 and 0.075, respectively. Creighton rallied around Damien Jefferson, who recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds. Markus Howard, meanwhile led the way for Marquette, finishing with 30 points and five assists.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent game, the Bluejays won 66-60. Creighton won the rebounding battle. The Bluejays had 10 offensive rebounds and 32 total rebounds, while the Golden Eagles had three and 29, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Creighton (52nd in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 110.9) takes on the top-notch defense of Marquette (47th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 90.3).
Marquette Golden Eagles at Creighton Bluejays Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Marquette ranks 27th in rebounds per game (40.2) while Creighton ranks 174th (36.8).
- The Golden Eagles rank 97th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while the Bluejays rank 180th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Creighton ranks 100th in steals per game (6.8) while Marquette ranks 108th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Golden Eagles rank 25th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Bluejays rank 151st (2.3).
- Marquette ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Creighton ranks 155th (11.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 22.8, up from 13.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bluejays have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (6.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
