In this article, we will formulate a Villanova vs Creighton Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Creighton Preview
The Bluejays are 13-12 this season and 7-7 in the Big East. They are coming off a 69-68 home victory over Seton Hall and will face UConn, Saint John’s and DePaul next. The Bluejays average 76.5 points per game offensively, while allowing 75 points per game defensively. They have a 46% field goal percentage and average 35.3 boards per game and 15.7 dimes per game.
Josh Dix is the team’s leading scorer, with 11.8 points per game, while shooting with 40.6% from the field and 86.4% from the free throw line. Jasen Green leads the team in boards grabbed with 5.2 per game, while Nik Graves is the team’s leading passer with 3.6 assists per game.
Villanova Preview
The Wildcats are 19-5 this season and 10-3 in the Big East. They are coming off a 77-74 home victory over Marquette and will face Xavier, UConn and Butler next. The Wildcats average 77.7 points per game offensively, while allowing 69.1 points per game defensively. They have a 46% field goal percentage and average 35.4 boards per game and 15.2 dimes per game.
Tyler Perkins is the team’s leading scorer, with 13.5 points per game, while shooting with 43.9% from the field and 75% from the free throw line. Duke Brennan leads the team in boards grabbed with 10.6 per game, while Acaden Lewis is the team’s leading passer with 5.3 dimes per game.
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Creighton has won 14 of its last 15 day games against Conference opponents at CHI Health Center Omaha.
- Villanova has lost four of its last five games at CHI Health Center Omaha.
- Villanova has lost the first half in each of its last seven games at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won 19 of its last 21 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Creighton has lost four of its last five games.
- The road team has won the first half in each of Creighton’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Creighton’s last nine home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Each of Villanova’s last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Creighton ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.5).
- Creighton ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (15.3).
- Villanova ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.3).
- Villanova ranks T19th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.1).
Villanova vs Creighton Prediction
In this Villanova vs Creighton Prediction, Villanova is coming as -3.5 road favorites. The Wildcats has been the better team this season and have been excellent against the spread, going 16-8 ATS this season. On the flip side, the Bluejays have been struggling to cover spreads this season, as they are just 8-17 ATS and are just 1-4 in their last 5 games and 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games. The Wildcats are 7-2 in their last 9 games, and I expect them to get the job done on the road in this matchup. Take Villanova and lay the short number on the road in this one.