The 12th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-1) go head-to-head against the Creighton Bluejays (4-2) in the Las Vegas Invitational at Orleans Arena. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Creighton Bluejays ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Bluejays lost big to the San Diego State Aztecs, 83-52, while the Red Raiders fell to the Iowa Hawkeyes, 72-61.
Texas Tech held Iowa to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 35.2) while Creighton forced San Diego State into a turnover percentage of 21.1 (above their season average of 13.2). Mitch Ballock had a solid outing for Creighton with 12 points. Meanwhile, Texas Tech rallied around Chris Clarke, who finished with 11 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
This matchup pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Dating back to last season, Creighton ranks 58th in offensive efficiency and Texas Tech ranks first in defensive efficiency.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Creighton Bluejays Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Creighton, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Creighton ranks 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Texas Tech ranks 253rd (19.9).
- The Red Raiders rank 53rd in steals per game (7.4) while the Bluejays rank 144th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- Texas Tech ranks 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while Creighton ranks 124th (34.1).
- The Red Raiders rank seventh in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Bluejays rank 227th (13.9).
- Texas Tech ranks 24th in blocks per game (4.7) while Creighton ranks 221st (2.6).
