Tennessee vs Creighton betting odds, predictions, pick and promos
ON Friday, March 29, at 10:09 pm ET, Tennessee and Creighton will play in a No. 2 versus No. 3 seed contest on TBS/truTV.
The game will be held at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
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Tennessee (2) vs Creighton (3) preview
The Tennessee Volunteers narrowed out the Texas Longhorns in the Round of 32, 62-58. In their win, Dalton Knecht led the way with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Jonas Aidoo had 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
One other player, Tobe Awaka, had double-digit points with 10. He also had five rebounds. The Volunteers shot 33.8% from the field and 12% from the three-point range. They held Texas to 36.4% from the field and 30.4% from three-point range.
As for Creighton, they won a double overtime thriller against Oregon in the Round of 32, 86-73. They outlasted an Oregon team that scored just two points in the second overtime.
Four players on Creighton scored 18 points or more, with Steven Ashworth leading with 21. Trey Alexander had 20 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Ryan Kalkbrenner had 19 points and 14 rebounds.
Finally, Baylor Scheierman had 18 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Creighton attempted 39 three-point shots and made 38.5% of them. They also shot 38.7% from the field.
Tennessee vs Creighton odds
Below are the odds for this matchup, courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Spread: Creighton (+3, -110); Tennessee (-3, -110).
- Moneyline: Creighton (+136); Tennessee (-162).
- Total: Over 144 (-108); Under 144 (-112)
Tennessee vs Creighton analysis
When it comes to Creighton, this is a team that shots numerous three-point shots per game. They averaged 29.3 per game and had 39 against Oregon.
On average, they make 10.7 of those per game, which is fifth in the country. Shooting percentage-wise, Creighton shoots 36.6% from three-point range, 33rd in the nation. They also average 80.6 points per game.
As for Tennessee, they average 79.1 points per game, shoot 44.2% from the floor, and 33.9% from three-point range.
According to KenPom, Tennessee is the third-best team in terms of adjusted defensive efficiency, allowing 89.9 points per 100 possessions. As for Creighton, they allow 96.3 points per 100 possessions.
Tennessee vs Creighton pick
While Tennessee has the better defense here regarding adjusted defensive efficiency, Creighton holds teams to 41.8% shooting from the floor, 31.7% from three-point range, and 69.5 points per game. Tennessee allows 67 per game.
A massive difference in this game is the fouls per game. Creighton averages a nation-low 11.4 fouls per game, while Tennessee averages 17.4 (220th).
Creighton lives and dies by the three-point shot a bit, but we’ll take them plus the points in what will be a close battle.
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Tennessee vs Creighton game info
- Who: Tennessee (2) vs Creighton (3)
- Date: Friday, March 29
- Time: 10:09 pm ET
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI
- Where to watch: TBS/truTV
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