Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UNLV vs Creighton NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Omaha.
UNLV vs Creighton Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Runnin' Rebels versus the Bluejays? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143 points, and Creighton is favored by -12 vs. UNLV.
UNLV vs. Creighton Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: UNLV Runnin' Rebels at Creighton Bluejays
- Where: Omaha at CHI Health Center Omaha
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds CREIGH -12, UNLV +464 | CREIGH -708 O/U 143
Runnin' Rebels Preview: Will the Runnin' Rebels Find a Way to Win in Omaha?
UNLV’s season record dropped to 4-3 after a 66-61 home loss to Northwestern on Friday. The Runnin’ Rebels entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 135.5-point O/U line.
UNLV trailed 26-25 at halftime and allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. They’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.
Runnin' Rebels Offense Breakdown
UNLV managed just 61 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.4%, with a 46.2% mark on two-point attempts. They hit 7 of 10 free throws, finishing at 70% from the line.
Brooks Barnhizer led the way with 23 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 7 threes. Dedan Thomas Jr. added 17 points, while Jalen Leach and Jailen Bedford each contributed 15 points, with both players shooting over 80% from the field and hitting 3 threes apiece.
Runnin' Rebels Team Defense
UNLV's defense held their opponent to 66 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field on 24 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, the Runnin' Rebels gave up 18 two-point baskets on 39 tries, a 46% shooting rate.
From three-point range, UNLV's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 18 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 shots, shooting 70% from the stripe. UNLV allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Bluejays Preview: Can Creighton Secure a Home Victory?
Creighton improved to 6-3 on the season with a 76-63 home win over Kansas on Wednesday. The Bluejays entered the game as +4 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they covered the spread as well.
Creighton led 41-31 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring Kansas 35-32. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the O/U line of 153.5.
Bluejays Offense Breakdown
Creighton's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.5%, and they connected on 82.4% of their free throws, going 14 for 17 from the line.
Pop Isaacs led the way with 27 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 9 threes. Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth each added 17 points, with Ashworth contributing 6 assists. Creighton finished with 16 assists as a team and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds.
Bluejays Team Defense
Creighton’s defense gave up 63 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 53 attempts.
From three-point range, Creighton’s opponents hit 12 of 29 shots, good for 41%. They also shot 82% from the free-throw line, making 14 of 17 attempts.
Runnin' Rebels vs Bluejays Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Runnin' Rebels have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 72 points per game in these contests.
- Across their five previous home games, Creighton has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 73 points per game.
- The last three games that UNLV was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Although the Bluejays have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-3-1.
UNLV vs Creighton Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: UNLV +12 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.