Alabama Crimson Tide vs Creighton Bluejays Matchup

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

Creighton vs Alabama Prediction

Betting on today's Bluejays and Crimson Tide game? Catch the action at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL, as the Crimson Tide hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on SECN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 163.5 points, with Alabama being favored by -11 over Creighton.

Creighton vs. Alabama Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Creighton Bluejays at Alabama Crimson Tide
Where: Tuscaloosa at Coleman Coliseum
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds ALA -11, CREIGH +459 | ALA -658 O/U 163.5

Bluejays Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Bluejays?

Creighton improved to 7-3 on the season with an 83-65 victory over UNLV on Saturday. The Bluejays, who were -10.5 favorites, covered the spread in the win. The total points for the game were 148, just over the 145.5 O/U line.

Creighton led 39-27 at halftime and added 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The Bluejays’ defense and offense were both solid as they picked up the win at home.

Bluejays Offense Breakdown

Creighton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points while shooting 63.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to 72.4% shooting on two-pointers and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 20 threes. They also connected on 91.7% of their free throws, going 11 for 12 at the line.

Jailen Bedford led the way with 20 points, while Jamiya Neal added 19 points and 9 assists. Isaac Traudt was 5 of 7 from three, finishing with 15 points, and Jasen Green was perfect from the field, hitting 5 of 5 shots, including 2 threes.

Bluejays Team Defense

Creighton's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 65 points on 63% shooting from the field. They gave up 31 made field goals on 49 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Bluejays allowed 21/29 shooting (72%). From three-point range, they gave up 10/20 shooting (50%). They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 11 (91%).

Crimson Tide Preview: Can the Crimson Tide Grab a Win at Home?

Alabama improved to 7-2 on the season with a 94-79 win over North Carolina on Wednesday. The Crimson Tide were +1.5 point underdogs heading into the game but not only pulled off the upset on the road, they also covered the spread.

Alabama led 43-34 at halftime and put up 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The game’s total points came in at 173, just under the O/U line of 177.5.

Crimson Tide Offense Breakdown

Alabama's offense put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They connected on 60.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 36.4% from beyond the arc, making 12 threes. At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, going 12-for-13 for 92.3%.

Ian Jackson led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.8% overall and 60% from three. Mark Sears added 20 points and 7 assists, while RJ Davis contributed 18 points despite shooting just 29.2% from the field and 9.1% from three.

Crimson Tide Team Defense

Even though Alabama gave up 79 points, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to just 5/28, or 17%. However, they struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 27 two-point baskets on 50 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.

Alabama also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 10 shots, hitting 62% from the stripe. The Crimson Tide allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bluejays vs Crimson Tide Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Bluejays have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 76 points per game in these contests.
Across their last five home contests, Alabama has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 86 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bluejays have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 2-2-1.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Crimson Tide have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 5-5.