Akron Zips vs Creighton Bluejays Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an opening round matchup in the Midwest Region, the 14th-seeded Akron Zips will face off against the third-seeded Creighton Bluejays on Thursday afternoon. Akron secured their spot in March Madness with a 62-61 win over Kent State in the MAC Tournament title game. Meanwhile, Creighton suffered a 78-73 upset loss to Providence in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. The Bluejays hold a 3-1 advantage in the all-time series and have won the last two meetings, including an 82-70 victory in 2016. Creighton is the betting favorite at -12.5 and the line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Zips +600 | Bluejays -900

Spread: Zips +12.5 (-110) | Bluejays -12.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Creighton will win straight-up is 90%.

Akron Zips

Akron secured their spot in March Madness by winning the MAC Tournament with a victory over Kent State in a close game. The Zips finished the regular season with a 24-10 overall record and displayed strong offensive and defensive performances throughout the tournament. Ali Ali led the team with 18 points in the title game, while Enrique Freeman has been a standout player this season with 18.6 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. The Zips are shooting 45.6% from the field and 72.8% from the free-throw line as a team. With a power ranking of 87, Akron excels defensively and ranks 24th in the nation by allowing an average of 65.9 points per game. Coach John Groce has a deep roster with multiple scoring options and solid rotation players. That championship feeling 🏆 @ZipsMBB | #MACtion pic.twitter.com/zFhmj5i2xh