ShotQuality projects a team’s offensive and defensive efficiency based on the “quality” of shots taken and allowed, regardless of whether they make or miss. ShotQuality projects Creighton as the best team in the Big East, and there’s a specific reason I want to zero in on that ranking. Ryan Kalkbrenner #11 of the Creighton Bluejays attempts a free throw. That said, price isn’t the only reason I’m all in on Creighton this season. So, I’ll happily snag the 4-1 while it lasts. 3 Creighton.īart Torvik ranks Crieghton above Marquette but behind UConn.īut at the minimum, Creighton has as good of a shot, or better, than Marquette or UConn at winning the league. The advanced statistical sites are mixed on the Big East rankings. My handicap is simple: three teams can win the Big East title, and I’m buying the one with the longest odds. Regarding the top three squads, I’m buying Creighton futures stocks in bulk.

The injury to Justin Moore also hurts, although he should be back soon enough (his apparent status is day-to-day). ‘Nova has an outside shot, but I don’t think Kyle Neptune has enough offensive firepower to overcome the top three. I feel very confident that UConn, Marquette or Creighton will win the Big East regular-season title this season. I’m unsure how the league will shake out, but I know which team I’m buying heading into conference play. I’ve seen enough from these teams in non-conference play, and we have a solid analytical sample size to work with, so I have a decent feel for the confidence at large. John’s (7-3) could get hot under Rick Pitino at any moment. Butler is playing way over its head (9-2), Providence looks good with a new head coach (9-2), and St. The bottom of the league is ugly - DePaul is a dumpster fire - but the middle tier is highly entertaining. There are three legitimate national title contenders - Connecticut, Marquette, and Creighton - and Villanova is always dangerous. The Big East might be the most entertaining conference in the country. In the college basketball world, Big East conference play tips off on Tuesday night. Get the free Action Network app for expert picks, live odds, bet tracking and more.

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