In this article we will formulate a Providence vs Creighton prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 16th at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Providence Friars Betting Preview
The Providence Friars are 8-9 (1-5) this season after they lost to Villanova by a score of 88-82 in their last game. Providence trailed 46-34 at halftime, but they did score 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Friars shot 55% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Jaylin Sellers led Providence with 24 points and three rebounds, while Jamier Jones added 23 points and two rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Providence lost to Xavier by a score of 97-84 and UConn by a score of 103-98. The Friars have scored 88.7 points per game with 38.6 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 85.1 points against per game this season. Jason Edwards is averaging 17.2 points and 3.3 assists per game, while Jaylin Sellers is averaging 15.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Friars. Providence is shooting 47.9% from the field, 77.4% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season.
Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview
The Creighton Bluejays are 11-7 (5-2) this year after they defeated Georgetown in overtime by a score of 86-83 in their last game. Creighton led 38-36 at halftime, but they allowed 40 points in the second half, before getting the win in overtime. The Bluejays shot 52% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Austin Swartz led Creighton with 33 points and two assists, while Josh Dix added 15 points and three rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Creighton lost to St. John’s by a score of 90-73, but did beat Villanova by a score of 76-72 before that. The Bluejays have scored 77.7 points per game with 36.4 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.3 points against per game this season. Josh Dix is averaging 12.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, while Austin Swartz is averaging 11.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game for the Bluejays. Creighton is shooting 46.5% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 34.8% on three pointers this year.
Why the Providence Friars will win
- Providence has won 41 of its last 49 night games at Amica Mutual Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Creighton has lost four of its last five games at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
- Providence has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Creighton has won each of its last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Providence has lost each of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
- Creighton has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Creighton’s last 18 road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Forty-seven of Providence’s last 55 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
Providence vs Creighton Prediction
Providence comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have allowed 88, 97, and 103 points during that span. The Friars are shooting 48% from the field and they have done a good job scoring, but their defense has been brutal. Creighton has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but needed overtime to get by Georgetown last time out. The Bluejays are shooting 47% from the field, but their defense has been much better. I think Creighton is going to control the pace of this game with their tough defense, so I like the under here.