Creighton Bluejays will go to the free throw line vs Villanova Wildcats on Saturday, hoping to boost its 22-6 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Villanova Wildcats betting line as -11-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Creighton Bluejays vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 26-3 and 15-14 ATS Villanova Wildcats will face the 22-6 Creighton Bluejays, who own a 17-8-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Villanova Wildcats are 11-18 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Creighton Bluejays are 12-13-1.
The Wildcats - Bluejays odds would favor the Wildcats if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Villanova is rated No. 37 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Creighton is at No. 136.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Villanova's No. 79 nationally ranked offense (77.38 points per game) against a Creighton Bluejays defense that sits as the No. 138 at 72.25 PPG. The Villanova Wildcats have been averaging 49.59% from the field, less than the Bluejays have managed so far this season (51.86% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Creighton suffered a 68-66 loss against Providence on Wednesday, getting 18 points from Marcus Foster in a losing effort at CenturyLink Center-NE.
Villanova suffered a 74-66 loss against Butler on Wednesday, getting 24 points from Jalen Brunson in a losing effort at Villanova Pavilion.
Next Betting Matchups
Creighton home to St. John's, Tuesday, February 28th
Villanova at Georgetown University, Saturday, March 4th