The Creighton Bluejays (5-1) and their outstanding offense host the Montana Grizzlies (4-1) and their stifling defense. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Montana Grizzlies at Creighton Bluejays ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bluejays beat the 16th-ranked Clemson Tigers, 87-82, while the Grizzlies lost a tough one against the Georgia Southern Eagles, 80-77.
Creighton played a nearly perfect contest. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.365 (above their season average of 0.178) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.654 (above their season average of 0.610). Clemson was 0.259 and 0.578, respectively, for those same stats. Montana, on the other hand, forced Georgia Southern into a turnover percentage of 21.9 (above their season average of 13.7). Creighton was lifted by Ty-Shon Alexander, who put up 36 points. Michael Oguine played a pivotal role for Montana with 18 points and five rebounds.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the productive offense of Creighton takes on the elite defense of Montana. Since the 2017-18 season, the Bluejays rank 26th in offensive efficiency, while the Grizzlies are 35th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Grizzlies rank 59th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.9 percent), while the Bluejays rank 57th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.4 percent).
Montana Grizzlies at Creighton Bluejays Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Montana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Creighton ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while Montana ranks 316th (17.1).
- The Grizzlies rank 45th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while the Bluejays rank 187th (35.3).
- The Bluejays rank seventh in assists per game (17.5) while the Grizzlies rank 225th (12.8).
- Montana ranks 24th in steals per game (7.7) while Creighton ranks 214th (5.7).
