The Creighton Bluejays (13-9, 4-5 Big East) travel to No. 14 Villanova to take on the Wildcats (18-4, 9-0 Big East) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Creighton Bluejays vs. Villanova Wildcats Betting Prediction
The Bluejays will be looking for a similar outcome after thoroughly outplaying the Xavier Musketeers in their last game, 76-54. The Bluejays knocked down 13 of their 13 free throws (100.0 percent), while the Musketeers had a turnover percentage of 26.7 (above their season average of 16.6). Creighton was led by Martin Krampelj, who was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting.
In the Wildcats’ last matchup, they were victorious over the Georgetown Hoyas, 77-65. One of Villanova’s biggest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 31 trips to the line, 13 more than Georgetown. Collin Gillespie was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
The high-octane offense of Villanova (14th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 116.2) will go head-to-head against the bottom-tier defense of Creighton (288th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 107.6). The Wildcats figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Phil Booth scored a game-high 28 points in the first matchup, in which the Wildcats topped the Bluejays 90-78. He also had seven assists. The Wildcats made 16 of their 19 free throws (84.2 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 15.4).
Creighton Bluejays at Villanova Wildcats Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Villanova, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Villanova averages 29.8 three pointers per game, which ranks fifth in the nation. Creighton ranks 187th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
The Bluejays rank 18th in assists per game (16.8) while the Wildcats rank 149th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
Villanova ranks 150th in rebounds per game (35.7) while Creighton ranks 234th (33.6).
The Wildcats rank 39th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Bluejays rank 115th (6.5).
Villanova ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Creighton ranks 82nd (3.1).
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The Bluejays’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 6.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 81.6 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
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