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Crimson Tide(+7.5) take on the Bluejays(-7.5) on Saturday, 12/16/2023 @ 8:00pm EST at the CHI Health Center Omaha Stadium.

Game time: December 16, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: CHI Health Center Omaha — Omaha, NE

Article updated Dec 16, 1:21 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Saturday night, two of the nation's best teams will face off as the 6-3 Alabama Crimson Tide from the SEC visit the 8-2 Creighton Bluejays from the Big East. With both

Game outlook

This Saturday night, two of the nation's best teams will face off as the 6-3 Alabama Crimson Tide from the SEC visit the 8-2 Creighton Bluejays from the Big East. With both teams coming off losses, the game is expected to be intense and the Bluejays have opened as the favored team with the spread at -7.5 and the line remaining unchanged. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Crimson Tide +240 | Bluejays -308

Spread: Crimson Tide +7.5 (-110) | Bluejays -7.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 166 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Creighton will win straight-up is 75%.

Alabama Crimson Tide

The Alabama Crimson Tide are coming off a tight loss to 4th ranked Purdue in the Toronto Classic. Mark Sears contributed 35 points, highlighted by 8 of 16 shooting from 3-point range. The Tide led at halftime, but the Boilermakers' interior strength ultimately led to their defeat. The Crimson Tide are ranked 19 with an offense that is second-best in the nation, shooting 49.45% of field goals and 78.93% of free throws while making 40.94% of their three pointers. The defense allows an average of 44.22% field goals and 71.72% free throws, as well as 33.67% of three pointers. They are 6-3 (4-5 ATS) this season.

Creighton Bluejays Analysis

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The Creighton Bluejays rate in the top ten and come into the matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday night with 8-2 overall record. This also comes after a 79-64 loss to UNLV. Defensively, the Bluejays rank 41st in the nation in points per game and 81st in defensive field goal percentage. The team is also strong on the glass, ranking 24th in the nation in total rebounding. On offense, Creighton is 20th in the nation in scoring, 17th in field goal percentage, and 26th in 3-point field goal percentage. They are second in the nation in 3-point shots per game and have a 10th rank in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio.

Creighton Poised to Take Advantage over Struggling Alabama in High-Stakes Matchup

Creighton come into this matchup with Alabama with an advantageous position; the Bluejays have the second-highest scoring team in the country, rank fifth in 3-point shooting and third in 3-point attempts per game. Additionally, they out-rebound their opponents and better defend the perimeter. After a poor performance against UNLV, they look to be driven to win. Conversely, Alabama had a difficult game against Purdue that tested their stamina, ultimately leading to foul trouble. Winning this game looks possible for the Bluejays; thus, they are given a -5.5 advantage.

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SportsJaw Crimson Tide vs Bluejays archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Crimson Tide vs Bluejays matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Alabama Crimson Tide+240 → +240Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Creighton Bluejays-308 → -286Moved
  • Spread · Alabama Crimson Tide+7.5 (-110) → +7 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Creighton Bluejays-7.5 (-110) → -7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over166 (-110) → 165.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under166 (-110) → 165.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Alabama Crimson Tide
6-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Creighton Bluejays
6-2 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-16T06:21:44.415Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

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Creighton Bluejays defeated Alabama Crimson Tide 85-82

Creighton Bluejays defeated Alabama Crimson Tide 85-82 on December 16, 2023, a 3-point decision in the series. Creighton Bluejays' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 41-38. Against SportsJaw's recorded Alabama Crimson Tide +7 (-110) spread, Alabama Crimson Tide covered, while the 167 combined points finished over the recorded total of 165.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • KrockpicksSpread · Creighton Bluejays -7.5 (-110)Loss
  • PurplebloodSpread · Alabama Crimson Tide +7.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Alabama Crimson Tide +7.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 165.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Alabama Crimson Tide +7.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Creighton Bluejays -7.5 (-110)Loss
  • BillywatersSpread · Creighton Bluejays -7.5 (-110)Loss