The Creighton Bluejays (7-3) and their phenomenal offense visit Oklahoma to play the Sooners (9-1) and their superb defense. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Oklahoma Sooners Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Sooners defeated the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 91-76, while the Bluejays beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks 78-67.
Creighton played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 and a free throw rate of 0.143. Western Illinois put up marks of 0.428 and 0.116, respectively, for those same stats. Oklahoma, meanwhile, played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.379 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.595. UT Rio Grande Valley put up marks of 0.130 and 0.486, respectively, for those same stats. Oklahoma received a boost from Christian James, who put up 29 points. Martin Krampelj, meanwhile fueled Creighton with 13 points and seven rebounds.
The Bluejays’ Ty-Shon Alexander has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, James has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Sooners.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Creighton (19th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 116.9) takes on the elite defense of Oklahoma (16th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 89.6).
Creighton Bluejays at Oklahoma Sooners Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Oklahoma ranks 11th in rebounds per game (42.7) while Creighton ranks 217th (33.5).
- The Bluejays rank 44th in assists per game (15.7) while the Sooners rank 154th (13.0).
- Creighton ranks 128th in steals per game (6.0) while Oklahoma ranks 136th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Bluejays rank 45th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while the Sooners rank 220th (19.8).
- Oklahoma ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.3) while Creighton ranks 166th (2.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Sooners have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
- The Bluejays\u2019 average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, up from 6.7 for the season.
