Villanova takes to the basketball court against Creighton on Saturday, hoping to send the Bluejays to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at CenturyLink Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Villanova Wildcats in this one, their betting line was listed as -6.5-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Creighton Bluejays sport a record of 10-4 and 8-5 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Villanova Wildcats have 11-2 and 8-4 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 11-2 for the Creighton Bluejays and 5-7 for the Villanova Wildcats.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 26-ranked Creighton Bluejays and the No. 5-rated Villanova Wildcats in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Creighton has the nation's No. 7-rated offensive output, at 86.86 PPG. The visiting Villanova Wildcats defense ranks No. 9 allowing on average 59.46 PPG. The Bluejays FG% has averaged 50.29% so far, more than the Creighton Wildcats marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.01% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The battle between the Wildcats and Musketeers didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Xavier was handed a 95-64 defeat on Thursday at Villanova Pavilion.
Creighton got 22 points from Geoffrey Groselle en route to a 80-70 victory over St. John's on Thursday at Carnesecca Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Villanova home to Seton Hall, Wednesday, January 6th
Creighton at Georgetown, Tuesday, January 5th