Creighton vs Villanova Prediction 12-21-24 College Basketball Picks
Villanova (8-4) vs. Creighton (7-4)
December 21, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Creighton -4.5; Over/Under: 144.5
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The Villanova Wildcats and the Creighton Bluejays meet Saturday in college basketball action from CenturyLink Center Omaha. Here’s a Creighton vs Villanova prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Creighton vs Villanova pick.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
Villanova came out of the gate this year with a 3-4 run, taking losses to Columbia, Saint Joseph’s, Virginia and Maryland. The Wildcats have since beaten Rider, Cincinnati, Temple, Fairleigh Dickinson and Seton Hall.
In their Seton Hall matchup, the Wildcats were ahead comfortably 37-29 by halftime. Villanova hit a 42-38 run the rest of the way in a 79-67 finish. Leading the way was Eric Dixon with 25 points and six boards.
Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview
Over on the Creighton side, they won their first four games this year before losses to Nebraska, San Diego State and Texas A&M. The Bluejays beat Notre Dame, Kansas and UNLV before losses to Alabama and Georgetown.
In the Georgetown game Wednesday, the Bluejays faced a six-point deficit in the first half. Creighton was outscored 47-29 the rest of the way in an 81-57 loss. Steven Ashworth posted a team-high 21 points and four assists in the defeat.
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Creighton has won each of its last 11 day games at CHI Health Center Omaha.
- Villanova has lost four of its last five day games.
- Creighton has won the first half in each of its last 11 day games at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won each of its last five games.
- Villanova has won the first half in each of its last seven games.
Creighton vs Villanova Prediction
I’ll lean toward Villanova. The Wildcats didn’t have too many issues with Seton Hall in their last game thanks to 55.3 percent shooting, 31 rebounds and 17 team assists. Villanova has scored 72 or more points in four of the five games during this current winning streak and should put up a good number here as well.
As for Creighton, they shot just 39.6 percent from the field with 16 turnovers and a 39-25 rebounding deficit in a bad loss to Georgetown on Wednesday. The Bluejays normally score way better than that, though; they’d hit 73 or more points in five straight prior to that defeat. Creighton should be more comfortable at home but I think Villanova can hit a cover pace. It’ll be a fun matchup.
