Akron vs Creighton Picks and Prediction – 3/21/2024

March Madness is here, and we kick off the first round of the NCAA Tournament in the Midwest Region, with the Creighton Bluejays taking on the Akron Zips. Both teams have fought hard to earn their spot in the tournament and will be looking to make a statement with a strong showing in this opening game. Get in on all the tourney action with our free college basketball picks.

The Creighton Bluejays (23-9) come into the tournament as the region's 3 seed and will be looking to capitalize on their strengths to secure a victory. With a balanced offensive attack, averaging 81 points on 49% shooting, and a solid interior defensive presence, Creighton has the potential to make a deep run in the tournament. Led by star players Baylor Scheierman (18.4 points 9 rebounds) and Trey Alexander (17.6 PPG), the Bluejays have the firepower to put up points in bunches and stifle their opponents on the defensive end.

Meanwhile, the Akron Zips (24-10) are eager to play the role of the underdog and pull off an upset against Creighton. Despite being the 14 seed, Akron boasts a talented athletic roster, and has the ability to compete with anyone in the tournament. Akron averages 74 points on 46% shooting, and are led by their incredibly talented duo, Ali Ali (15.6 PPG) and Enrique Freeman (18.6 points 12.9 rebounds). The MAC had no answer for these two elite players all season, and they will be relied on even more in the tournament.