
Villanova vs Creighton Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Creighton (15-6) vs. Villanova (12-9)
February 1, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Villanova -2; Over/Under: 143.5
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The Creighton Bluejays and Villanova Wildcats meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Finneran Pavilion. Here’s a Villanova vs Creighton Prediction. This article will include a Villanova vs Creighton Pick.
Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview
The Creighton Bluejays beat Seton Hall and Xavier, and they play Providence, Marquette, and UCONN next. The Creighton Bluejays are averaging 76 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Ryan Kalkbrenner is averaging 18.3 points and 8.4 rebounds, while Steven Ashworth is averaging 16.5 points and 4 rebounds. Pop Isaacs is the third double-digit scorer and Jamiya Neal is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Creighton Bluejays are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Creighton Bluejays are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats lost to Georgetown and Marquette, and they play DePaul, Xavier, and St. John’s next. The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 76.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Eric Dixon is averaging 24.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar is averaging 13.6 points and 6.5 rebounds. Jordan Longino is the third double-digit scorer and Jhamir Brickus is dishing 5.6 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won 32 of its last 36 games at Wells Fargo Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Villanova has won the first half in eight of its last nine home games.
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Creighton has won each of its last 13 Saturday day games.
- Villanova has lost four of its last five games.
- Creighton has won the first half in each of its last five games against the Big East Conference.
Villanova vs Creighton Injury Report
Villanova will continue to be without Nnanna Njoku due to a knee injury. Creighton will continue to be without Pop Isaacs and Larry Johnson.
Villanova vs Creighton Prediction
Right when it looked like Villanova was turning the corner, the defense takes a step back and the Wildcats have lost four of their last five games. The Creighton Bluejays are on a heater with six straight wins and seven straight covers. It looks like Creighton has finally adjusted to not having Pop Isaacs, and the Bluejays are now top-50 in offensive field goal percentage and defensive field goal percentage. If Villanova doesn’t fix its defensive issues, this game has a chance to be a blowout. Creighton can score the ball at an above average clip. Creighton also beat up on Villanova last month at home. We’re getting a bucket with the team in better form. Give me Creighton on the road.