Matchup: Kansas Jayhawks vs Creighton Bluejays
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Venue: CHI Health Center Omaha, Omaha, NE
Broadcast: ESPN+
This Wednesday, the Creighton Bluejays (5-3) will take on the undefeated Kansas Jayhawks (7-0) at the CHI Health Center Omaha.
In their last outing, the Kansas Jayhawks triumphed over Furman with an impressive score of 86-51. They showcased a formidable offense, finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 60.9% (39 out of 64). Although the team struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 attempts, they excelled at the free throw line, converting 66.7% of their shots (4 of 6). On the boards, Kansas collected 39 rebounds, including 8 offensive ones, and assisted 25 times while forcing their opposition into 10 turnovers and earning 7 steals. Defensively, Kansas’ performance stifled Furman, limiting them to just 29.8% shooting on 57 attempts. Furman managed to distribute 11 assists and made 3 steals but only gathered 26 boards (8 offensive, 18 defensive) without obtaining any blocks. Furman completed 61.5% of their free throw attempts, making 8 of 13, and struggled from long-range, sinking just 9 of their 38 attempts. The Jayhawks committed 12 fouls in comparison to Furman’s 10.
KJ Adams Jr. delivered a standout performance, contributing 22 points on an efficient 10 of 12 shooting. He logged 27 minutes on the court and grabbed 6 rebounds, finishing the game with an exceptional field goal percentage of 83.3% while dishing out 3 assists.
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Kansas brings a solid 7-0 record into this matchup, averaging 82.7 points per game, ranking 60th in Division 1. They are shooting a commendable 52.6% from the field, 34.5% from three-point range (48 of 139), and 71.0% from the charity stripe. On average, the Jayhawks secure 37.6 rebounds and have a total of 146 assists this season, putting them in 20th place nationally for assists. They maintain control with an average of 9.9 turnovers per game while committing 15.3 fouls per night.
Defensively, Kansas is adept at forcing 12.9 turnovers per game, prompting 15.3 fouls from their opponents. They limit three-point shooting to 28.7% and rank 70th nationally, allowing an average of 65.9 points per game. Opponents shoot 39.2% overall against them (159 of 406), and they allow 31.7 rebounds per contest, ranking 57th in assists allowed with 80 this season.
Meanwhile, the Creighton Bluejays recently edged out Notre Dame in a thrilling 80-76 victory. In terms of rebounding, they allowed Notre Dame to pull down 33 total boards (10 offensive). Creighton executed well from three-point range, hitting 39.1% of their shots (9 out of 23), and performed solidly at the free throw line with an 73.3% success rate (11 of 15). Notre Dame made 28 of their 65 total shots, giving them a shooting percentage of 43.1%. Overall, Creighton excelled with a shooting percentage of 49.1%, completing 28 of 57 attempts and connecting on 11 three-point attempts out of 24 (45.8%). They capitalized at the charity stripe, making 13 of 15 attempts for an impressive 86.7% rate. Notre Dame fouled 18 times, providing Creighton opportunities at the free throw line. The Bluejays surrendered the ball 13 times but managed to secure 5 steals in the game, collecting a total of 31 rebounds (26 defensive, 5 offensive).
Jamiya Neal stepped up significantly, scoring 21 points in 37 minutes of play, while also recording 4 assists and 9 rebounds, shooting 41.2% from the field (7 of 17).
The Bluejays currently stand at 5-3 this season, averaging 77.6 points per game and shooting 45.5% from the field, ranking 157th overall. They commit 11.5 personal fouls per game and boast a free throw shooting percentage of 77.9%. With an average of 17.5 assists per game (35th in college basketball), Creighton also manages 13.4 turnovers per game while securing an average of 41.1 rebounds.
Defensively, Creighton limits opponents to 30.1% on three-pointers (62 of 206), while they allow 72.6% at the free throw line. Their average of 10.6 assists allowed ranks them 54th nationally, and they give up 37.0 rebounds per game, placing them 279th. The Bluejays rank 140th in points per game allowed (69.1), and they create 9.3 turnovers per game while restricting opponents to a shooting percentage of 38.0% (33rd in college basketball).
Free Prediction: Bet on Kansas (-4.0)
