Creighton vs. Villanova Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Creighton Blue Jays will take on the Villanova Wildcats to close out the Big East regular season. Can Eric Dixon and the Wildcats pull the home upset and secure their spot in March Madness? Matt McCuen is targeting the Cats in his Creighton vs. Villanova prediction.
Matt McCuen - March 9, 2024, 9:00 AM EST
5 minCreighton vs. Villanova Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Creighton Blue Jays and the Villanova Wildcats will meet from the City of Brothely Love.
Creighton vs. Villanova DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 9, 2024
- Game Time: 2:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FS1
Creighton vs. Villanova ODDS
- Spread: Creighton -1.5 (-110), Villanova +1.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 134.5 (-110), U 134.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Creighton (-115), Villanova (-105)
Creighton vs. Villanova Prediction
This is a critical matchup for both teams.
Creighton has the opportunity to improve their seeding before we head into the Big East Tournament, while Villanova has the chance to lock up a berth in the Big Dance.
Creighton has been one of the best teams in college hops this year, with a record of 22-8, which has earned them the eighth ranking in the nation.
The Blue Jays are coming off an important win last Saturday vs. a short-handed Marquette team.
Greg McDermotts's squad went on a run to Elite 8 last March.
Unfortunately for the Blue Jays' faithful, the season ended in a back and forth game vs. San Diego State.
The Blue Jays have the talent and experience to make a run once again.
Senior Baylor Scheierman has been the star of this team. Scheierman leads the team with 18.5 points and 8.9 rebounds.
Junior Trey Alexander has turned his best year of his career, with 17.6 points and a team-high 5.0 assists.
Big man Ryan Kalkbrenner has added 17.2 points and 7.3 rebounds.
Creighton's offense has averaged 81.2 points per game, while allowing 69.5.
Villanova begins this contest with a record of 17-13.
It has been an up and down season for the Cats.
Villanova's early season resume is a big reason they are still in the tournament, according to bracketology.
The Cats went on the road and upset Creighton the first time these teams played in overtime.
With a win this afternoon, there is little doubt that Villanova will earn an at-large bid.
Big man Eric Dixon leads the Wildcats with 16.0 points per game.
Washington State transfer has been solid in his first year on the main line, adding 10.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
Rhode Island transfer Tyler Burton leads the squad with 6.4 rebounds per game.
Villanova's offense has averaged 71.2 points per game while allowing the opposition 65.5.
Creighton vs. Villanova Pick
Nova desperately needs to win this game today.
The Cats match up well in this game as they have a mobile dominant big in Eric Dixon.
Dixon will take Kalkbrenner away from the paint, which will open things up for the Cat's offense.
Nova has been solid at home this year (10-4).
Pick: Villanova +2 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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