San Diego State vs Creighton Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/26/24

In this article, we will formulate a San Diego State vs Creighton prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 26th at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

San Diego State Aztecs Betting Preview

The San Diego State Aztecs are 2-1 this year after they lost to Gonzaga by a score of 80-67 in their last game. San Diego State trailed 40-31 at the half and allowed 40 more points in the second half in the loss. The Aztecs shot 37.7% from the field, 32% on three-pointers, and 72.2% on free throws in the game. Nick Boyd led San Diego State with 23 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Aztecs defeated a non-D-1 team and UC San Diego in their first two games of the season. San Diego State has scored 76.7 points per game and they have allowed 62.3 points per game, while also averaging 38 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Nick Boyd is averaging 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while SDSU is shooting 43.9% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 39.1% on three-pointers this year. San Diego State will play against Oregon following this game.

Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview

The Creighton Bluejays are 4-1 this season after they lost to Nebraska by a score of 74-63 in their last game. Creighton trailed 35-24 at halftime, but they did score 39 points in the second half in the loss. The Bluejays shot 32.7% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 73.9% on free throws in the game. Pop Isaacs led Creighton with 25 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bluejays won their first four games of the season, with all four coming by double-digits. Creighton has scored 83 points per game and they have allowed 65.8 points per game, while also averaging 44 rebounds and 18.6 assists per game this season. Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 21.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Creighton is shooting 48.8% from the field, 80% on free throws, and 30.7% on three-pointers this year. Creighton will meet Texas A&M and Kansas after this one.

Why San Diego State will beat Creighton

• San Diego State has won each of its last five day games against non-conference opponents.
• Creighton has lost five of its last six games against the Mountain West Conference at neutral venues.
• San Diego State has won the first half in four of its last five day games against non-conference opponents.

San Diego State vs Creighton Prediction 

Both of these teams are coming off their first loss of the season in their last game, but San Diego State hasn’t played a game in a week. The Aztecs lost by 13 points to Gonzaga at home, while Creighton lost by 11 points to Nebraska. The Bluejays are shooting 48.8% from the field, while SDSU is shooting just 43.9% on field goals. I don’t really know what to make of Creighton after that bad loss to Nebraska, so I will take San Diego State here, but I don’t love it. 

David Racey's Pick: San Diego State +3.5