On Wednesday, the 1st ranked Kansas Jayhawks (7-0) face off against the Creighton Bluejays (5-3) at the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska in the Big 12-Big East Battle. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Creighton comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games. In a close 80-76 victory against Notre Dame during the Players Era Festival, Jamiya Neal played a pivotal role by contributing 21 points for the Bluejays. This season, Ryan Kalkbrenner stands out as Creighton's top scorer, boasting an impressive average of 18.1 points per game. Not far behind him is Steven Ashworth, the team’s second-leading scorer, who averages 15.6 points per game. Kalkbrenner isn’t just an offensive threat; he also dominates the boards, leading the team with an average of 8.6 rebounds per game this season. On the playmaking side, Ashworth sets the pace for the Bluejays in assists, distributing an average of 5.6 assists per game. In their recent stretch of five games, Creighton has been tightening their defense, allowing an average of 70.8 points to their opponents. The Bluejays are focused on maintaining their momentum and aim to achieve an upset victory against the nation’s top-ranked team. Overall, Creighton’s offensive strategy sees them averaging 77.6 points per game, showcasing their ability to score.

Kansas enters this game ranked first in the latest AP Poll and has won their first seven games of the season. In an impressive 86-51 victory over Furman, KJ Adams Jr. stood out by contributing 22 points for the Jayhawks. Throughout this season, Hunter Dickinson has been Kansas' top scorer, maintaining an average of 15.7 points per game. Following him is Zeke Mayo, who holds the position of second-highest scorer for the team with an average of 11.7 points per game. Beyond his scoring prowess, Hunter Dickinson also excels in rebounding, leading Kansas with an average of 9.1 rebounds per game. Additionally, Dajuan Harris Jr. plays a crucial role in setting up offensive plays, leading the team with an average of 6.1 assists per game. In their last five games, Kansas has been consistent offensively, scoring an average of 80 points per game. As they prepare for a challenging away game in Omaha, they are keen to avoid an upset defeat. On the whole, the Jayhawks have been a strong offensive team, averaging 82.7 points in each game this season.

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