San Diego State vs Creighton Picks and Prediction – 11/26/2024

On Tuesday, the San Diego State Aztecs (2-1) face off against the 14th ranked Creighton Bluejays (4-1) in the Players Era Festival Power Tournament at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Creighton comes into this matchup ranked 14th in the latest AP Poll and on a one-game losing streak, but has won four of their first five games of the season. In their recent game against Nebraska, the Creighton Bluejays fell short with a score of 74-63, despite a strong performance from Pop Isaacs, who tallied 25 points. This season, Ryan Kalkbrenner has emerged as the standout player for Creighton, leading the team in scoring with an impressive average of 21.4 points per game. Following him is Steven Ashworth, who contributes significantly with an average of 16 points per game. In addition to his scoring prowess, Ryan Kalkbrenner is also the team's leading rebounder, pulling down an average of 9 rebounds per game. On the playmaking front, Steven Ashworth takes charge, leading the Bluejays in assists with an average of 6.4 per game. As Creighton prepares to face off against San Diego State, they are eager to break their losing streak and return to a winning form. Overall, the Bluejays have been averaging 83 points per game, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

San Diego State enters this game on a one-game losing streak, but has won two of their first three games this season. In their recent matchup, the San Diego State Aztecs fell to Gonzaga with a score of 80-67, despite a strong performance from Nick Boyd, who scored 23 points. Boyd is currently having an impressive season as he leads the team in scoring with an average of 14.7 points per game. Close behind him is BJ Davis, who contributes significantly as the second-leading scorer, averaging 14 points per game. On the boards, Miles Byrd stands out as the team's rebound leader, pulling down an impressive 6.5 rebounds per game. In addition to his prowess on the glass, Byrd also takes charge of the playmaking duties, leading the Aztecs in assists with an average of 3 assists per game. As the Aztecs aim to break a recent losing streak, they are gearing up for a challenging game against Creighton, with hopes of pulling off a notable upset. Overall, San Diego State boasts a solid offensive output, averaging 76.7 points per game early on.

Creighton is ranked 14th in the most recent AP Poll and is gearing up to fend off a significant upset as they prepare for a matchup in Las Vegas. Their opponents, the San Diego State Aztecs, had a successful track record in neutral site games last season, showcasing their ability to perform well in such environments. Riding on that positive momentum, the Aztecs aim to carry their success into this upcoming game against Creighton, making for an intriguing clash. Final Score Prediction, Creighton Bluejays win but fail to cover, 72-68.