Nebraska vs Creighton Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will be visiting Chi Health Center Omaha on Friday, where they will take on the Creighton Bluejays. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Cornhuskers come into this game with a 3-1 record which places them thirteenth in the Big 12. Nebraska’s three game win streak came to an end on Sunday, when they suffered a 77-74 loss to Saint Mary’s. Cornhuskers’ guard Brice Williams scored a game-high 28 points in this one, while Berke Buyuktuncel added 15 points and 5 rebounds. The Cornhuskers have been inconsistent to start the year, shooting just 25.6% from three and 42.9% from the field.

The Creighton BlueJays are ranked fourteenth in the entire nation, as their undefeated record places them at the top of the Big East. In most recent action the BlueJays hosted Kansas City, where they would earn a 79-56 victory. Ryan Kalkbrenner posted a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Jackson McAndrew scored a team-high 15 points. Kalkbrenner has been sensational through four games, he’s averaging 25.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per game on incredible 89.1% shooting from the field and 75.0% from three. Creighton has been scoring an even 88 points a game, while remaining a top defensive squad in the country.

The Creighton Bluejays look to remain undefeated through five games, while Nebraska hopes to bounce back after a loss to Saint Mary’s. Expect for the Cornhuskers to keep it interesting at first, but for for the Bluejays to prevail and cover the -11 spread. Final score prediction, Creighton wins 84-70.