The No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers and the No. 3 seed Creighton Bluejays meet in the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament on Friday with an Elite Eight matchup against the winner of Purdue and Gonzaga on the line. Tennessee topped Saint Peter's in the first round before topping Texas in the second round. Creighton handled Akron in the first round before needing double overtime to hold off Oregon in the second.
Kickoff at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit is scheduled for 10:09 p.m. ET. The Vols are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Creighton vs. Tennessee from the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 146. Before making any Tennessee vs. Creighton, you must check out college basketball predictions and betting tips from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates each Div. I played a college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters the Sweet 16 round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament on a 152-109 streak across all top seeds. college basketball teams dating back to last season, returning more than $1,800 for $100 players. He also has a solid 32-21 (+890) record on top-rated picks this season, and called 13 Sweet 16 teams this year. Anyone who follows it has made huge benefits.
Now, the model has set its sights on Tennessee vs. Creighton and just locked in his March Madness predictions. Can Visit SportsLine now to see model picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Creighton vs. Tennessee:
- Difference between Tennessee and Creighton: Volunteers -3
- Tennessee vs. Creighton over/under: 146 points
- Tennessee vs. Creighton moneyline: Volunteers -177, Bluejays +147
- TENN: Total has gone down in five of Tennessee's last six games
- I BELIEVED: The Bluejays are 5-1 ATS in their last six games
- Tennessee vs. Creighton Picks: See selections on SportsLine
Why Creighton can cover
Senior center Ryan Kalkbrenner dominates the paint. Kalkbrenner has a soft touch around the rim and uses his long arms to deny shots. He averages 17.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game. In the win over Oregon, Kalkbrenner had 19 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks.
Senior guard Steven Ashworth provides the Bluejays with a devastating shooter on the outside. Ashworth possesses a pure jump shot and excels in catch-and-shoot situations. The Utah native has 11 points, 4.2 assists and makes 2.2 three-pointers per game. In his last game, Ashworth scored 21 points, four assists and hit five three-pointers. See which team to root for at SportsLine.
Why Tennessee can cover
Junior guard Zakai Zeigler is a fearless ball handler who plays with tremendous energy. Zeigler can be a crafty playmaker and is one of the fastest players on the court. He does a tremendous job helping prepare Tennessee's leading scorers: Dalton Knecht (21.1 points per game) and Jonas Aidoo (12 points per game). Zeigler averages 11.7 points, six assists and 1.8 steals per game. On March 21, Zeigler totaled 11 points and 10 assists.
Senior guard Josiah-Jordan James is another energetic playmaker who has plenty of big-game experience. James constantly fights on the boards and cuts to the basket for easy looks. The South Carolina native records 8.2 rebounds and 6.5 rebounds per game. In his last outing, James had nine points and nine rebounds. See which team to root for at SportsLine.
How to make picks between Creighton and Tennessee
SportsLine's model leans toward the total, projecting the teams will combine for 148 points. The model also says that one side of the differential affects more than 60% of the time. You can see the picks only on SportsLine.
So who wins Tennessee against Creighton and which side of the spread wins more than 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model with a 152-109 streak on its top-rated college basketball picks.and find out.