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Creighton vs Connecticut: Both teams are ranked in the Top 15 in the nation
The Connecticut Huskies are visiting the Creighton Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Ne on Tuesday.
UConn is the top team in the country
The Connecticut Huskies are ranked the number-one team in the country and are ranked at the top of the Big East Conference with a 24-2 record for the season and 14-1 record in conference play. The Huskies are on a 14-game winning streak and are coming off an 81-53 win over Marquette. Donovan Clingan had one of the best performances of the season, recording 17 points and 10 rebounds. Cam Spencer is the best player for UConn this season, averaging 15.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. UConn is fourth in the nation in shooting at 49.9% from the field and 14th in allowing 63.7 points per game.
The Bluejays have won the last three games
The Creighton Bluejays are ranked 15th in the nation and are currently third in the Big East Conference with a 19-7 record for the season and 10-5 in conference play. Creighton is on a three-game winning streak and is coming off a 79-57 win over Butler. Baylor Scheierman had an impressive performance with 27 points and 10 rebounds. He leads the Bluejays, averaging 18.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Creighton is 19th in the nation, shooting 48.9% from the field and 20th with 77.3% from behind the arc.
Betting Trends
UConn is 16-10-0 ATS for the season, 5-3-0 ATS in the road and 14-9-0 ATS following a win. Creighton is 13-13-0 ATS for the season, 5-8-0 ATS at home and 8-10-0 ATS following a win.
Prediction and Conclusion
The UConn Huskies are the top team in the nation and an absolute favorite against any team. Creighton has picked up their form lately, and this is a real test of how good the Bluejays really are. Both teams are excellent on the offensive end, and there is no doubt that this will be a shooting showcase. The Huskies have not lost a game in more than two months now, and they will keep that streak alive with another win covering the -2.5-point spread.
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