A couple of weeks ago, Greg McDermott was facing the end of his career. Creighton’s head coach made some “racially insensitive” remarks that got him suspended. McDermott has long been at the forefront of “social justice” issues. Yet when he told his players to “stay on the plantation,” it blew up in his face. Creighton has put all that behind them with a Sweet Sixteen bid. However, they face long college basketball odds against Gonzaga. Coach Mark Few’s Bulldogs are undefeated and rampaging. Gonzaga is favored to win their first-ever national championship. But upsets are plentiful this March.
Creighton Blue Jays vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, March 28, 2021, 2:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Creighton vs. Gonzaga TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Creighton | +13½ (-110) | 158 (-110) | +700 |  |
| Gonzaga | -13½ (-110) | 158 (-110) | -1100 | |
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Creighton Blue Jays vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, Gonzaga will carry overwhelming sportsbook support with the masses. Sharps see an opening for Creighton based on price.
Creighton Blue Jays Team Overview
Creighton is 22-8 straight up, 14-16 against the spread, and 13-16-1 under the total. National metrics show the Blue Jays 42nd out of 350 teams for scoring and 145th for points allowed. Late on, Creighton has covered four of their last six games. Five of their last six went under the total. So far in the NCAA Tournament, Creighton beat Cal Santa Barbara (63-62) and Ohio (72-58).
Junior guard Marcus Zegarowski is the man that makes Creighton go. To illustrate, he is averaging 15.7 points per game.
Gonzaga Bulldogs Team Overview
On the whole, Gonzaga is 28-0 straight up, 14-12-2 against the spread, and 15-13 over the total. National metrics show the Bulldogs 1st for scoring and 149th for points allowed. Gonzaga has covered three of their last four. And then seven of their previous nine went over the total. Gonzaga has beaten Norfolk (98-55) and Oklahoma (87-71) in the NCAA Tournament.
Senior forward Corey Kispert leads Gonzaga with 19.2 points per game. While sophomore forward Drew Timme adds 18.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per outing.
Creighton vs. Gonzaga Betting Trends
- Creighton has covered six of their last ten as a dog
- Against ranked opponents, the Blue Jays are 6-2 on the board
- In neutral court games, Creighton is 1-3 vs. the odds
- In-conference play, Creighton is 7-5 against the spread
- Creighton is 3-4 under the total in non-conference games
- In neutral court action, the Blue Jays are 1-4 under the total
- As dogs, the Blue Jays are 1-2 to the under
- Creighton is 2-3 under the number against ranked opponents
- Gonzaga is 14-12-2 on the board as chalk
- In neutral court action, the Bulldogs are 7-2 vs. the odds
- In non-conference action, Gonzaga is 7-4 against the spread
- Gonzaga is 7-4 over the total in non-conference games
- Specifically, as chalk, the Bulldogs are 15-13 to the over
- In neutral court games, Gonzaga is 6-3 over the total
Specifically, in this series, Gonzaga has covered two in a row against Creighton. Both games went over the total.
Creighton vs. Gonzaga SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Creighton brings good College basketball odds value as a dog. Gonzaga’s defense is not tight and should leave the back door open. Also, Creighton is getting extra value from oddsmakers. Cause by Gonzaga’s mass appeal.
Creighton vs. Gonzaga SBG Best Bet: Creighton Blue Jays.