Kansas City Roos vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Betting on today’s Roos and Bluejays game? Catch the action at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE, as the Bluejays hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Creighton is favored by -21.5 at home against Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY ROOS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kansas City Roos +21.5

This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Bluejays.
• Even though we have Creighton winning straight-up, we like Kansas City at +21.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can Kansas City Pull Off A Win at CHI Health Center Omaha?

Kansas City Roos Recent Game/Games

Kansas City faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they went on the road to take on Iowa State. Despite being +28 point underdogs, the Roos managed to cover the spread in their 82-56 loss.

After trailing 34-22 at halftime, Kansas City scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48 points to the Cyclones. The game’s total points ended at 138, just under the 143 over/under line.

In their last game, the Kansas City Roos struggled offensively, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 25.8% from three-point range, finishing with 56 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, though they did hit 92.3% of their free throws, going 12-for-13 from the line.

Jamar Brown and Curtis Jones each scored 20 points, with Jones adding 5 assists. Milan Momcilovic contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Dishon Jackson shot 71.4% from the field, finishing with 13 points and 6 rebounds.

Kansas City struggled defensively, giving up 82 points on 48% shooting from the field. Their opponent found success inside, hitting 54% of their two-point attempts (20/37).

From beyond the arc, Kansas City allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they made 12 free throws (63%).

Taking a Look at the Bluejays Chances at Home

Creighton improved to 2-0 on the season with a dominant 78-43 win over Houston Christian on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Bluejays entered the game as heavy -35 point favorites and ended up with a push against the spread. The total points for the game were 121, well below the O/U line of 153.

Creighton set the tone early, holding the Huskies to just 12 points in the first half while scoring 39. They matched that offensive output in the second half, but Houston Christian managed to score 31 points after the break.

Creighton’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 55.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 61.5%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts, while going 7-for-21 from beyond the arc, good for 33.3%.

Ryan Kalkbrenner was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 in just 22 minutes, while Steven Ashworth hit 3-of-5 from deep, finishing with 13 points and 6 assists. The Bluejays dished out 19 assists as a team, but managed just 4 offensive rebounds, shooting 65% from the free-throw line.

Creighton’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 43 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field. Inside the arc, the Bluejays allowed 22 made baskets on 31 attempts, resulting in a 71% shooting percentage for their opponent.

From three-point range, Creighton’s defense gave up 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Creighton did limit second-chance opportunities, allowing just 4 offensive rebounds.