Creighton Bluejays (22-7) vs. Villanova Wildcats (17-13)
March 9, 2024 2:30 pm EDT
The Line: Villanova Wildcats +1.5; Over/Under: +136.5
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The Creighton Bluejays and Villanova Wildcats face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Wells Fargo Center.
Villanova Coming Off Disappointing Loss
Villanova is coming off a disappointing loss in the last game against the Seton Hall Pirates. Villanova only scored 56 points and they ended up losing by ten points. Eric Dixon had a strong game putting up 14 points. Villanova is averaging 71.2 points while their defense is giving up 65.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 250th in the league while the defense is ranked 22nd. Dixon has been the top player averaging 16 points while shooting 46.7 percent from the field.
Creighton Looks to Close Out Regular Season Strong
Creighton has had a strong regular season and they are going to look to close it out strong here. Creighton’s last game against Marquette, and they scored 89 points and they ended up winning by 14 points. Baylor Scheireman had a strong game putting up 26 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists. Creighton is averaging 81.2 points while their defense is giving up 69.5 points. They like to run up the score, but at times the defense has been an issue.
Villanova vs Creighton Betting Prediction
The way the Villanova offense performed in the last game wasn’t good enough, and it’s going to be what lets them down in this game. Villanova is averaging o71.2 points per game compared to the 81.2 points per game that Creighton is averaging. Creighton is going to have no issue running up the score, and that is going to be the difference here as Creighton will get the job done. Back Creighton against the spread.
