Villanova has been the powerhouse of the Big East ever since the realignment back in 2013. One team that can attest to the Wildcats’ dominant play is the Creighton Bluejays. Creighton has not beaten Villanova since its first season in the Big East with the Bluejays going 0-7 SU and 1-6 ATS in their last seven games against the Wildcats. Can Creighton reverse its fortunes and make up ground on conference-leading Villanova on Thursday?
- Villanova is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games as a favorite of 12.5 or more.
- Creighton is 1-10 SU and ATS in its last 11 games as underdog.
- The total has gone UNDER in Creighton’s last 4 games against Villanova.
Creighton is one game back of Villanova and Xavier for the conference lead thanks to its offensive firepower and depth. Greg McDermott’s team is sixth in the nation in both points and assists per game with eight players averaging at least 5.5 points per game. Leading scorer Marcus Foster enters Thursday’s contest red-hot, as the senior has notched at least 22 points in each of the last four games while shooting 53.6 percent.
Despite the offensive effort, Creighton is not getting much love from oddsmakers with Villanova hitting the board as a 12.5-point favorite per Sportsbook. ’Nova does own the fourth-best scoring margin in the country with the squad topping opponents by an average of 18.7 points per game. And though starting guard Phil Booth will miss his second game in a row with a fractured bone in his hand, sophomore Donte DiVincenzo filled the hole in the lineup admirably vs Marquette.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting oddsmakers at Sportsbook opened the Villanova Wildcats as 13-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and OVER/UNDER total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Creighton Bluejays vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Creighton Bluejays will look to cover the spread vs the Villanova Wildcats on Thursday, as the Bluejays are 13-9 versus the spread this season, while the Wildcats are 13-7-1 ATS. Creighton is 12-10 against the total, while Villanova is 13-8 versus the total betting line.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 7 (Villanova) and the No. 90 (Creighton) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Creighton is ranked No. 68 in NCAA basketball at 37.68 per game. Contrast that with Villanova's No. 152 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Villanova is the No. 2-ranked team in the country at 11.52 treys per game, while Creighton rates No. 14 at 10.55 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Creighton got 28 points from Marcus Foster en route to a 85-77 victory over Georgetown University on Saturday at CenturyLink Center-NE.
Jalen Brunson went off for 31 points and added 5 rebounds for good measure, leading Villanova to a 85-82 win over Marquette on Sunday at Bradley Center.
- Creighton is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Creighton's last 9 games
- Creighton is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Creighton is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Villanova is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Villanova's last 13 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Villanova's last 6 games
Next Betting Matchups
Creighton at DePaul, Wednesday, February 7
Villanova at Seton Hall, Sunday, February 4
