Creighton Bluejays vs Kansas Jayhawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Kansas vs Creighton NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Omaha.

Kansas vs Creighton Prediction

Looking to win big? The Jayhawks and Bluejays face off at 8:30 ET on FS1. The Bluejays are hosting the game at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. Kansas is favored by -4.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 152.5 points.

Kansas vs. Creighton Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Kansas Jayhawks at Creighton Bluejays
Where: Omaha at CHI Health Center Omaha
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Betting Odds KAN -4.5, KAN -184 | CREIGH +148 O/U 152.5

Jayhawks Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Kansas?

Kansas improved to 5-3 on the season with an 86-51 win over Furman on Saturday. The Jayhawks were heavy favorites at -21.5 and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 148 O/U line.

After leading 39-28 at halftime, Kansas clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 23 points while scoring 47.

Jayhawks Offense Breakdown

Kansas put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 60.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 64.1%. They dominated inside, hitting 74.5% of their two-point attempts (35/47), while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 17 threes (23.5%).

The Jayhawks dished out 25 assists, with KJ Adams leading the way, scoring 22 points on 10 of 12 shooting. Eddrin Bronson added 14 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.

Jayhawks Team Defense

Even with Kansas shooting 60% from the field, their defense held strong, limiting the opposing team to just 51 points. The Jayhawks were particularly effective inside, where they allowed 35 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 74% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Kansas gave up 4 threes on 17 attempts, with the other team shooting 23% from deep. The Jayhawks also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 4, shooting 66%.

Bluejays Preview: Can Creighton Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Creighton moved to 7-0 on the season after a 80-76 win over Notre Dame on Saturday. The Bluejays were -5.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, which went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.

Creighton led 40-30 at halftime, but allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 of their own. Despite the win, the Bluejays will want to tighten up their defense moving forward.

Bluejays Offense Breakdown

Creighton's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and 45.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.6%, and they hit 86.7% of their free throws, going 13-for-15 from the line.

Jamiya Neal led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 4-of-6 from deep. Tae Davis and Braeden Shrewsberry each added 17 points, with Davis also dishing out 5 assists. Steven Ashworth contributed 15 points and 6 assists, while Fredrick King scored 14 points, shooting 60% from the field.

Bluejays Team Defense

Creighton's defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. The Bluejays allowed 28 made field goals on 65 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 23 threes, shooting 39%. They also went 11/15 from the free-throw line, a 73% clip. Creighton allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Jayhawks vs Bluejays Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Jayhawks are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Creighton has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Bluejays have an ATS mark of just 1-3-1 in their last five games. Creighton posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Jayhawks have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.