There’s only game set for today, with Nebraska set to host in-state opponent Creighton early this evening. Let’s take a look at the upcoming action.
Creighton at Nebraska Cornhuskers
In the lone game tonight Nebraska will look to improve to 9-0. The Cornhuskers have picked up a laundry list of solid wins, even if none have came against ranked opponents. Today is the last game before conference play begins for Nebraska, with Wisconsin and Illinois due up next week. Creighton enters at 5-3 with a win over Oregon during Feast Week, as well as double digit losses to Iowa State and Gonzaga.
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Nebraska’s offense has been rolling, averaging 84.8 points per game on 48% shooting from the field. Rienk Mast is pacing the team with 17.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Pryce Sandfort is also off to a hot start, averaging 16.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.
In the KenPom rankings these two teams are relatively even, with Nebraska ranked 47th with offensive and defensive ratings of 55th and 57th respectively. As for Creighton, they enter at 54th with offense and defensive ratings of 51st and 79th. Creighton runs a slower pace, so look for the Blue Jays to try to bring down the tempo today.
When two in-state opponents that are equally matched take the court the biggest advantage either team has is typically whoever is playing on their home court. With today’s game taking place at Nebraska, that should give the Cornhuskers just enough of an edge to remain undefeated.
Pick: Nebraska
