Creighton Favored by 30.5 Points for Saturday's Matchup with Central Michigan
The Central Michigan Chippewas are set to face the Creighton Bluejays on Saturday in Omaha. CMU enters the game with a record of 3-5 while Creighton is 7-1 and
Game outlook
The Central Michigan Chippewas are set to face the Creighton Bluejays on Saturday in Omaha. CMU enters the game with a record of 3-5 while Creighton is 7-1 and nationally-ranked 10th. Creighton is currently the betting favorite at -31. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Chippewas +8,000 | Bluejays -66,667
Spread: Chippewas +31 (-110) | Bluejays -31 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Creighton will win straight-up is 100%.
Central Michigan Chippewas
CMU secured a 71-67 victory at home against Valparaiso on Wednesday night to bring their record to 3-5. Led by guard Derrick Butler who scored a career-high 24 points, their offense saw four different players reach double figures: Markus Harding (13), Brian Taylor (12), and Anthony Pritchard (12) who also had a team-leading four assists. Despite their current power ranking of 282 in the NCAAB, the Chippewas performed well in the match and have shown an improved defense on the floor.
Creighton Bluejays Analysis
The Creighton Bluejays are having an impressive start to the season with a 7-1 record and a ranked 10th nationally. Offensively, they have average 84 points per game at a #28 rank in field goal percentage, a #91 rank in free throw percentage and a #22 rank for three-point field goal percentage. They have also been very strong defensively, ranking #37 for points allowed per game and a #73 rank in defensive field goal percentage. Additionally they are #29 for total rebounds and #37 for assisting-to-turnover ratio. With 3-0 lead at home, their win over in-state rival Nebraska with a 29-point margin of victory is especially impressive.