The second-seed Creighton Bluejays (22-9, 15-5 Big East) are set to face off against the 10th-seed DePaul Blue Demons (14-18, 4-16) on March 13th at 7:00 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament. The Creighton Bluejays vs. DePaul Blue Demons prediction will see the winner facing the winner of the UConn Huskies vs. Villanova Wildcats quarterfinal game on Friday. The Bluejays are on a three-game winning streak as they are coming off a 71-67 neutral site win on Wednesday against the Georgetown Hoyas. The Blue Demons are on a two-game winning streak as they are coming off Saturday’s 87-74 home win against the Butler Bulldogs. This is the ultimate site for basketball NCAAB Betting Picks
Bluejays Flying High
The Creighton Bluejays are the second seed in the Big East Tournament with a 22-9 (15-5) record, with the team winning four of their previous five games. They are coming off an 87-74 home win against the Butler Bulldogs as they won the rebounding battle 43-26.
Offensively, the 49ers are averaging 71.1 points per game. The efficiency shows the team has a field goal percentage of 42.4 and a 3-point percentage of 31.4. At the free-throw line, they maintain a 75.2% success rate. They are cleaning the glass at an amazing level with the team being 57th in college basketball with a 52.6 total rebounding rate. This offensive depth is led by junior guard Nik Graves and his 17.6 points while having a shooting split of 42.4/33.5/76.9.
Defensively, Creighton has been conceding 69.0 points per game. The defense has also displayed a field goal percentage allowed of 40.7 and also has a 3-point percentage of 31.9.
Injury Report for Creighton
Guard Pop Isaacs: Hip (OUT)
Blue Demons Ready to Upset
The DePaul Blue Demons, positioned as the 10th seed in the Big East Tournament with a 14-18 (4-16) record, have won their previous three games. The most recent performances, included a 71-67 neutral site win against the Georgetown Hoyas and the team shot 51.0% from the field as a team.
On offense, Creighton has scored 75.4 points per game. Shooting accuracy stands at 47.7% from the field and 34.4% from the 3-point line, with a free-throw percentage of 74.1. The rebounding done decently well with the program being ranked 198th with a 49.8 total rebounding percentage.
Defensively, the Blue Demons have been allowing 74.1 points per game with opponents shooting 45.5% from the field and 35.0% from beyond the arc.
Injury Report for DePaul
Forward N.J. Benson: Hand (Questionable)
Guard Conor Enright: Shoulder (OUT)
Guard Nate Kasher: Redshirt (OUT)
Forward Sekou Konneh: Redshirt (OUT)
Forward David Skogman: Undisclosed (OUT)
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Let’s keep this one short, the injury report for DePaul does not help the fact that this DePaul team cannot give much hope. The Blue Demons have four conference wins during the regular season and the Bluejays are going to be able to take full advantage of this matchup. Creighton is 18-11-2 ATS this season while DePaul is just 15-16-1 ATS so far, including having a 2-10 outright record when not playing at home. All in all, go with the Creighton Bluejays to cover the spread.
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The adjusted tempos show these teams are going to move the ball at a good rate as Creighton is 159th in college basketball with a 67.7 adjusted tempo while DePaul is 196th in the country with a 67.2 adjusted tempo thus far. The offensive ratings also show a massive offensive attack here with the Blue Demons being 120th in the sport with a 109.8 offensive rating while the Bluejays are 37th in the nation with a 116.9 offensive rating. Go with over 144.5 total points to be scored here.
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