Creighton Bluejays vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bluejays and Cornhuskers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on FS1, and it’s hosted by the Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The Bluejays are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 148.5 points.

CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers +4

This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Cornhuskers.
• Not only will Nebraska pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Does Creighton Have A Chance at Pinnacle Bank Arena?

Creighton is getting ready for their 8th game of the season and currently hold a 6-1 overall record. Looking at their last ten road games, which date back to last year, Creighton has gone 6-4. As of now, Creighton has a winning ATS record, sitting at 5-2. In their last five games, the team is 3-2 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Creighton have had an average of 147.1 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 150 points. Their over/under record is 4-3-0. The Bluejays’ last five games have culminated with an average of 143 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.

Coming off a good offensive performance, Creighton’s offense scored 79 points against Oklahoma State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 52.7%, and they went 11/15 from the free-throw line. For the season, the Creighton offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 318th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 50%.

The Bluejays’ defense is presently ranked 33rd nationally, allowing an average of 63.9 points per contest. Creighton will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Oklahoma State to just 40% shooting in their most recent game.

Do the Cornhuskers Have What it Takes at Home?

Nebraska comes into this game against Creighton with a perfect 7-0 record. In all seven of their previous games, the Cornhuskers were favored to win. As of today’s game, Nebraska holds a 5-1-1 ATS record. In their previous five games, they are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Nebraska have had an average of 143.4 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 143.1 points. Their over/under record is 4-3-0. In their most recent three games, the Cornhuskers’ over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 157 points per game.

Nebraska’s offense had a good outing, putting up 85 points against Cal State Fullerton. They achieved a 46.6% field goal percentage and went 19/20 from the free-throw line. Leading the team in scoring is Rienk Mast, who is averaging 14.7 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Brice Williams also maintains a PPG average of 14.6 heading into game.

In the current season, the Nebraska defense has excelled, sitting 18th in the nation by allowing 61.9 points per game. So far, the Nebraska defense is giving up an average of 9.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.7 times per game (264th).