Creighton Bluejays (5-0) vs Arkansas Razorbacks (4-0)
Game Info: Monday, November 21, 2022 at 8:00 pm (Lahaina Civic Center)
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The Creighton Bluejays and Arkansas Razorbacks face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Creighton comes into this game with a 5-0 record and they are coming off an impressive victory over Texas Tech. At halftime, it was tied but Creighton scored 45 points in the second half to secure the victory. Arthur Kaluma finished with 18 points and four rebounds in 34 minutes. Creighton this season is averaging 83.6 points while their defense is giving up 60.4 points per game. Creighton is shooting 51 percent from the field, but they could improve on the three-point shooting where they are ranked 102nd. Ryan Kalkbrenner has been the top player for Creighton averaging 16.5 points while shooting 80.6 percent from the field.
On the other side of this matchup is Arkansas who sits with a 4-0 record, but they are coming off a big victory also. Arkansas put up 80 points against Louisville, and it was another dominant victory. Guard Anthony Black had a huge game finishing with 26 points, six assists, and three rebounds. Arkansas is averaging 75.3 points while their defense is giving up 54 points per game. Most think of Arkansas for their offense, but the defense is the clear strength of this team. Ricky Council IV has been the top player for Arkansas averaging 18.7 points while shooting 57.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three point line.
This game is going to come down to the Creighton offense against the Arkansas defense. The Razorbacks defense hasn’t really been tested yet, but they have been quite impressive against the teams they have faced. I do expect Arkansas defenses is going to lockdown here, and that will lead to the Razorbacks getting the job done. Back Arkansas against the spread.