Betting on today’s Bluejays and Volunteers game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Volunteers hosts this showdown at 10:09 ET on TBS/. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Tennessee is favored by -2.5 against Creighton in a non-conference matchup.

CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Creighton Bluejays +2.5

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 10:09 ET on Friday, March 29th.

WHY BET THE CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Bluejays.
  • Not only will Creighton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Will Creighton Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Creighton has a 24-9 record going into their 34th game of the season. In away games, they have a 9-5 record and a 16-4 record at home. When examining Creighton’s ATS performance, they have a current record of 19-15. Looking at their performance in the last five games, they have gone 4-1 vs. the spread.

In 33 games, Creighton comes in with an over/under mark of 17-17-0, with their games averaging 150.1 points per game. The Bluejays have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 148 points per game.

Creighton is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 86 points vs. Oregon. This figure is more than their season average of 80.5 points per game. Offensively, the Bluejays have a season long field goal percentage of 48%, which is 41st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 68th in percentage and 6th in three-pointers made.

The Bluejays’ defense is presently ranked 105th nationally, allowing an average of 69.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Oregon, the Ducks finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 73 points vs. Creighton.

Will the Volunteers Win at Home?

As of today, Tennessee has a record of 25-8 and will be facing Creighton. In away games, Tennessee is 9-5 and at home, they are 17-4. As of today’s game, Tennessee’s ATS record stands at 17-17-1. So far this season, they have gone 6-8 vs. the spread on the road and 11-9-1 at home.

After 33 games, Tennessee has an over/under record of 17-18-0, with their games averaging a combined 145.6 points per game so far. The Volunteers’ last five games have culminated with an average of 133 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.

The Tennessee offense is coming off a game in which they scored 62 points vs. Texas. Overall their field goal percentage was 33.8% while connecting on 3 threes. The team’s scoring leader is Dalton Knecht, who holds an average of 21.1 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jonas Aidoo is averaging 11.9 points per game this season.

This season, the Tennessee defense has been impressive, holding the 58th position in the country while permitting an average of 67.2 points per contest. The Tennessee defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 58 points and allowed Texas to connect on 3 threes.