UNLV Runnin’ Rebels vs Creighton Bluejays NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
Planning on watching today’s Runnin’ Rebels and Bluejays game? Catch the action at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE, as the Bluejays hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on FS1. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143 points, and Creighton is favored by -12 at home against UNLV.
UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNLV Runnin’ Rebels +12
This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE UNLV RUNNIN’ REBELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Bluejays.
- Even though we have Creighton winning straight-up, we like UNLV at +12.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can UNLV Pull Off A Win at CHI Health Center Omaha?
UNLV’s season record dropped to 4-3 after a 66-61 home loss to Northwestern on Friday. The Runnin’ Rebels entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 127 fell short of the 135.5 O/U line.
UNLV trailed 26-25 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points, leading to the loss.
UNLV’s offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 61 points with a field goal percentage of 42.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 47.4%. They hit 6 of 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and connected on 70% of their free throws, going 7 for 10 from the line. The Runnin’ Rebels managed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists.
Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Dedan Thomas Jr. added 17 points, while Jalen Leach and Jailen Bedford both contributed 15 points, with Leach going 3 for 3 from deep and Bedford hitting 3 of 4 from downtown.
UNLV’s defense held their opponent to 66 points on 42% shooting from the field, including 46% on two-point attempts (18/39). From beyond the arc, they limited the opposition to 6 made threes on 18 attempts, a 33% shooting performance.
The Runnin’ Rebels sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 of those attempts, shooting 70%. UNLV also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Does Creighton Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Creighton improved to 6-3 on the season with a 76-63 win over Kansas on Wednesday. The Bluejays were +4 underdogs going into the game but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
Creighton led 41-31 at halftime and maintained control in the second half, outscoring Kansas 35-32. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the O/U line of 153.5.
Creighton’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.5%, and they connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 from the line.
Pop Isaacs led the way with 27 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 9 threes. The Bluejays recorded 16 assists, with Isaacs adding 4, while Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth each contributed 17 points, with Ashworth also dishing out 6 assists.
Creighton’s defense gave up 63 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field on 25 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 13 of 24 shooting, which is 54%.
From three-point range, Creighton allowed 12 made threes on 29 attempts, a 41% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14, shooting 82%. Creighton gave up 6 offensive rebounds.