The Ducks and Bluejays are set to face off at 12:00 ET on TBS. The Bluejays will host the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 146 points, and Creighton is favored by -5.5 against Oregon in a non-conference matchup.

OREGON DUCKS VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Creighton Bluejays -5.5

This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, March 23rd.

WHY BET THE CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Bluejays.
  • Not only will Creighton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Will the Ducks Exceed Expectations on the Road?

So far this season, Oregon has played a total of 35 games and currently have a record of 24-11. In those 35 games, they have gone 10-6 on the road and 15-4 at home. As of now, Oregon’s record against the spread stands at 18-17 leading into today’s matchup. In their last ten games, Oregon has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.

Up to this point, games involving Oregon have had an average of 146.3 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 146 points. Their over/under record is 19-15-1. The Ducks’ last five games have culminated with an average of 138 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.

Oregon’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 87 points vs. South Carolina. Overall, they hit 59.6% of their shots from the field and went 24/30 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Ducks was Jermaine Couisnard with 40 points, while N’Faly Dante also added 23 to the scoreboard.

Currently, the Ducks’ defense holds the 166th rank in the nation, allowing 71.5 points per game. In their previous game vs. South Carolina, the Gamecocks finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 73 points vs. Oregon.

Do the Bluejays Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

After 33 games, Creighton currently has a record of 24-9. The Bluejays will come into their next game with a record of 9-5 on the road and 15-4 overall. As Creighton enters today’s game, their ATS record stands at 18-15. In their last ten games, Creighton has been solid vs. the spread at 4-1.

So far, Creighton’s games have averaged 149.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 148.1 points. The Bluejays have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 141 points per game.

In their latest game, Creighton offense put up 77 points against Akron. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 56.5% and made 10 threes. The team’s top scorer is Baylor Scheierman, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 18.4, while Trey Alexander also carries a PPG average of 17.6 into the game.

At this time, the Bluejays’ defense is positioned 106th in the country, permitting 69.4 points per game. In their previous game vs. Akron, the Zips finished with a field goal percentage of 56% and a total of 60 points vs. Creighton.