The Kansas men’s basketball team gets set to take on the Creighton Blue Jays in Nebraska on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024.
Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. central. The undefeated Jayhawks (7-0 overall) take on Creighton for the second time in as many years, with the last meeting coming in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, a 79-72 win for Bill Self and company.
Creighton dropped off the AP Poll quickly this season with three early losses in the non-conference schedule. The team took down Notre Dame 80-76 in their last outing, while Kansas is fresh off of a blowout win over Furman.
How to Watch Kansas vs. Creighton
Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. CT
TV Channel: FS1
Kansas vs. Creighton Betting Odds, Lines
Opening Line: Kansas -3.5
Current Line: Kansas -4
Over/Under: 152.5 points
Note: 69% of total tickets are on Kansas, according to DraftKings.
Kansas vs. Creighton Predictions
Creighton and Kansas are programs headed in two different ways over the past few weeks, with Creighton holding a brutal 1-3 record over their last four games. The Blue Jays lost games to Nebraska, San Diego State, and No. 20 Texas A&M, while Kansas has yet to lose a game. The key matchup to watch on Wednesday evening takes place in the post with two of the best big men in the country.
Those two players are Kansas center Hunter Dickinson and Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner. For Creighton, Kalkbrenner leads the team in multiple categories, including points (18.1), rebounds (8.6), and blocks (3.0). As for Kansas, the sentiment rings true as well, with Dickinson leading his squad in points (15.7), rebounds (9.1), and blocks (1.3).
Beyond the clash on the low block, Kansas has significantly more depth than Creighton.
Kansas 86, Creighton 79
ESPN Matchup Predictor: Kansas (61% Chance of Winning)
Odds Shark Preview and Odds: Spread Consensus Kansas -4
ActionNetwork Pick: Kansas -4
