Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Creighton vs Providence NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Providence.
Creighton vs Providence Prediction
Planning on watching today's Bluejays and Friars game? Catch the action at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI, as the Friars hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on FS1. In this Big East matchup, Creighton is favored bt -3.5 vs. Providence. The over/under for the game is 141.5 points.
Creighton vs. Providence Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Creighton Bluejays at Providence Friars
- Where: Providence at Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds CREIGH -3.5, CREIGH -161 | PROV +132 O/U 141.5
Bluejays Preview: Will Creighton Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Creighton Bluejays Recent Game/Games
Creighton improved to 16-6 on the season with a 62-60 win over Villanova on Saturday. The Bluejays, who were +2 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Creighton edged Villanova 33-31 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 122 fell well short of the 143.5 O/U line.
Bluejays Offense Breakdown
Creighton's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 6 of 26 threes for a 23.1% shooting percentage. However, they excelled inside, connecting on 72% of their two-point attempts, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 47.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%.
Ryan Kalkbrenner was a force in the paint, shooting 81.8% from the field and contributing 22 points and 8 rebounds. Wooga Poplar led the team with 24 points, shooting 58.8% overall, though he didn't record an assist. Steven Ashworth added 13 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range.
Bluejays Team Defense
Creighton’s defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 39% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots to 48% (20/41).
The Bluejays were particularly effective against the three, allowing just 3/17 (17%) from beyond the arc. They also gave up only 3 offensive rebounds.
Friars Preview: Do the Friars Have What it Takes at Home?
Providence Friars Recent Game/Games
Providence dropped to 11-11 on the season following a 68-66 road loss to St. John's on Saturday, February 1st. The Friars were +13 point underdogs but managed to keep the game much closer than expected. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.
Providence trailed 25-21 at halftime but came out strong in the 2nd half, scoring 45 points while allowing 43. Despite the loss, the Friars' ability to cover the spread and their strong 2nd half performance are positives to take away from this game.
Friars Offense Breakdown
Providence put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field and hitting 12 of 28 from beyond the arc, matching their two-point shooting percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 6 for 9 from the line. The Friars grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists.
Jabri Abdur-Rahim was a standout, knocking down 8 of 11 threes and finishing with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Kadary Richmond added 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, hitting both of his three-point attempts and shooting 71.4% overall. RJ Luis Jr. contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds, making 3 of 6 from deep.
Friars Team Defense
Providence held their opponent to 68 points, with a solid defensive effort that limited them to 38% shooting from the field. The Friars were particularly effective inside, allowing just 40% shooting on two-point attempts (19/47).
From beyond the arc, Providence's defense gave up 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 9 shots (64%).
Bluejays vs Friars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Bluejays last ten road games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 71. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 7-3, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- In their last three home games, Providence has averaged 69 points per game while allowing 70. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Friars have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bluejays have gone 7-2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.
Creighton vs Providence Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Providence +3.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.