#3 Creighton vs #14 Akron Free Pick and Prediction – March 21
🏀 NCAA Madness insight: #3 Creighton vs #14 Akron! 🎲 Will the underdog bark loud, or will the favorite reign supreme? #MarchMadness
Game matchup:
March 21, 1:30 PM EST
Spread and Odds
| Team | Spread | Over/Under (Odds) |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | +12 (-115) | Over 142 (-105) |
| Creighton | -12 (-105) | Under 142 (-115) |
Overall Betting Records
| Team | Overall record | ATS record | Over/Under Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 24-10-0 | 15-16-1 | 12-20-0 |
| Creighton | 23-9-0 | 17-15-0 | 16-16-0 |
Key Matchup Statistics
| Statistic | Creighton | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 80.5 (23rd) | 72.3 (179th) |
| Opponents Points Per Game | 69.7 (92nd) | 66.8 (32nd) |
| True Shooting Percentage | 120.1 (5th) | 110.6 (109th) |
| Opponents True Shooting Percentage | 98 (4th) | 103.1 (52nd) |
| Defensive Efficiency | 0.989 (75th) | 0.975 (47th) |
Statistical Analysis
Creighton's offense will challenge Akron's defense with their superior true shooting percentage and offensive efficiency. However, Akron's defensive prowess could keep them in the game, given their lower opponents' scoring average.
Matchup history shows that high ranked teams like Creighton tend to dominate early rounds, but the pressure's on with the unpredictability of March Madness.
Betting Trends section:
Creighton's 50% over-under record points to uncertainty in high-scoring affairs, whereas Akron's stronger under tendency (62.5%) suggests a low-scoring battle. With Creighton's home advantage and superior scoring, an upset looks unlikely, but don't count Akron out just yet.
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Betting advice
Given the statistical edges and historical performances, siding with Creighton to cover seems wise, albeit with caution due to the unpredictability of March Madness.
Game prediction:
Creighton to cover -12, leaning towards under 142 as the game could tighten defensively.
Summary section
- 🏀 Creighton's scoring might just be too much for Akron.
- 🛡 Akron's defense aims to prove themselves against a top contender.
- 🎰 The madness of March could always bring surprises, but statistics lean towards Creighton covering.
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