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Creighton Bluejays Set to Take on Tennessee Volunteers in Sweet 16 Showdown on Friday Night at Little Caesar's Arena

The Sweet 16 game between the Creighton Bluejays and the Tennessee Volunteers in the Midwest Region is set to take place on Friday night at 10:09 EST. Creighton advanced by defeating Akron and Oregon in the tournament, while Tennessee defeated St. Peter's and Texas. Tennessee is currently favored by 2.5 points in the upcoming matchup at Little Caesar's Arena in Detroit, which will be broadcasted on TBS.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bluejays +125 | Volunteers -145
• Spread: Bluejays +2.5 (-110) | Volunteers -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tennessee will win straight-up is 59%.

Creighton vs Tennessee Stats

Creighton Bluejays

Creighton Bluejays narrowly avoided an upset by the Oregon Ducks in the NCAA tournament, prevailing in two overtimes. The team boasts three star players: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Baylor Schiereman, and Trey Alexander, who have been key contributors throughout the season. Creighton ranks 11th overall in KenPom's ratings, excelling in offensive efficiency and playing at a slower pace. Their statistics show a strong offense, with high field goal and free throw percentages, and solid defensive performance in terms of three-point defense and rebounding. The team holds a 25-8 record for the season. Injury Report: None listed.

Tennessee Volunteers Analysis

The Tennessee Volunteers, led by head coach Rick Barnes, have advanced to the Sweet 16 twice but have not been able to make it to the Elite 8. They are hoping to break that trend with a win over Creighton. All-American Dalton Knecht has been instrumental in their success, leading in scoring in both the First Round and the next round with 18 points and nine rebounds against Texas. Knecht, the SEC Player of the Year, is likely to be a lottery pick in the upcoming draft, averaging 21.1 PPG. Jonas Aidoo and Zakai Zeigler are also key players for the Volunteers. Currently ranked 8th overall in KenPom, Tennessee has a strong defense and offense, with impressive shooting percentages and defensive stats. With no injuries listed, Tennessee is poised for success in their upcoming matchup.

Creighton Favored to Outperform Tennessee in Sweet 16 Matchup

Rick Barnes has faced challenges in the Sweet 16 with Tennessee, including a current matchup against Creighton. Despite Dalton Knecht's standout performance, Baylor Schiereman provides a strong defensive match. Creighton's versatile top scorers present difficulties in matchups, particularly with Aidoo's size disadvantage. Kalkbrenner's presence in the post is crucial for scoring and rim protection against Aidoo's limited outside shooting ability. Creighton's offensive balance allows them to exploit favorable matchups, such as Trey Alexander against a smaller defender like Zakai Zeigler. With a size advantage and effective defensive matchups, Creighton is poised to outperform Tennessee. Consider Creighton as the favored team in this matchup.

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