Creighton Bluejays vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Creighton vs Villanova NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Villanova.

Creighton vs Villanova Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bluejays and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on FOX. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Villanova is favored by -1.5 vs. Creighton in a Big East conference matchup.

Creighton vs. Villanova Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Creighton Bluejays at Villanova Wildcats
Where: Villanova at Finneran Pavilion
Date: Saturday, February 1st
Betting Odds VILL -1.5, CREIGH +104 | VILL -125 O/U 143.5

Bluejays Preview: Will the Bluejays Defense Show Up on the Road?

Creighton Bluejays Recent Game/Games

Creighton improved to 15-6 on the season with an 86-77 win over Xavier on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Bluejays entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread.

Leading 40-35 at halftime, Creighton scored 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.

Bluejays Offense Breakdown

Creighton's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 52.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%, thanks to 44% shooting from beyond the arc (11/25) and 59.4% from inside the arc (19/32). The Bluejays also connected on 78.9% of their free throws, hitting 15 of 19 attempts.

Ryan Kalkbrenner led the way with 29 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 70.6% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Ryan Conwell added 20 points, knocking down 4 of 8 from deep, while Jamiya Neal contributed 16 points and 6 assists, also shooting 50% from three-point range. Steven Ashworth dished out 8 assists, despite shooting just 27.3% from the field.

Bluejays Team Defense

Creighton struggled defensively, allowing 77 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Bluejays gave up 19 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 59% conversion rate for their opponents.

From beyond the arc, Creighton’s defense allowed 11 threes on 25 attempts, with their opponents shooting 44%. They also sent their opponents to the line 19 times, where they hit 15 free throws, a 78% rate.

Wildcats Preview: Will Villanova Come Through as Home Favorites?

Villanova's season record dropped to 12-9 after an 87-74 road loss to Marquette on Friday. The Wildcats entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.

After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Villanova's offense picked up in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points. However, their defense struggled, allowing Marquette to score 51 points in the same period.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Villanova put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 29 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, and they connected on 73.7% of their free throws, going 14 for 19 from the line.

Jordan Longino led the way with 27 points and 7 assists, shooting 42.1% overall and 33.3% from three. Stevie Mitchell added 21 points, hitting 70% of his shots, while Chase Ross and Eric Dixon each contributed 18 points, with Dixon grabbing 9 rebounds.

Wildcats Team Defense

Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-pointers, with the opposing team hitting 19 of 30 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Villanova's opponents shot 30%, making 9 of 30 three-point attempts. The Wildcats also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws at an 81% rate.

Bluejays vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Bluejays last ten road games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 73. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 5-5 straight-up.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Villanova has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bluejays have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 3-0.
As the betting favorite, the Wildcats have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.