Auburn Opens as 7.5-Point Favorites Over Creighton in NCAA Tournament Clash
The #9 Creighton Bluejays (25-10) are set to face #1 Auburn Tigers (28-5) in the NCAA Tournament's South Regional second round. Auburn opens as 7.5-point favorites with a moneyline of -345, while Creighton sits at +270 as underdogs. The total is set at 150.5 points.
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Creighton earned their spot after dominating Louisville 89-75, led by Jamiyah Neal's impressive 29-point performance with 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Steven Ashworth contributed 22 points, including four three-pointers.
Auburn advanced past Alabama State but may face challenges after Chris Moore's potential leg injury in the first half. While Moore averages just 10.7 minutes per game, he's part of Auburn's eight-man rotation.
Key Team Comparisons:
- Auburn leads in most statistical categories
- Tigers' main weakness: 215th in defensive rebounding percentage
- Creighton ranks 272nd in offensive rebounding percentage
- Both teams struggled against common opponents (Texas A&M and Alabama)
Recent Performance Context:
- Creighton: 20-13-2 against the spread this season
- Auburn: 17-15-1 against the spread
- Game Location: Neutral court in Lexington
- Implied Win Probability: Auburn 77.53%, Creighton 27.03%
The matchup highlights Auburn's overall statistical advantages, though Creighton's recent performance against Louisville shows they shouldn't be underestimated. DraftKings has since adjusted the spread to Auburn -10.5, suggesting growing confidence in the Tigers' chances.