Villanova vs Creighton Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/21/24

The Villanova Wildcats are visiting the Creighton Bluejays on Saturday, December 21st at the CHI Health Center Omaha. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays Prediction.

Creighton Bluejays Preview

The Creighton Bluejays have a 7-5 record this season and are coming off a 57-81 loss in Georgetown. The Bluejays are 4-7-1 against the spread, and 4-8 in over/under, while having a 6-1 home record. 

Offensively, Creighton is averaging 76 points per game, which ranks 187th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.4 points per game (161st). The Bluejays shoot with 46.4% from the field (129th), and with 33.6% from beyond the arc (192nd). The Bluejays shoot with 77.3% from the free-throw line (33rd), and are grabbing 38.7 rebounds per game (82nd).

Ryan Kalkbrenner leads Creighton in scoring with an average of 16.7 points and a team-high 7.9 rebounds, while Steven Ashworth adds 16.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and a team-high 6 assists.

Villanova Wildcats Preview

The Villanova Wildcats have an 8-4 record this season and are coming off a 79-67 win over Seton Hall. The Wildcats are 7-5 against the spread, and 9-3 in over/under, while having a 0-1 road record. 

Offensively, Villanova is averaging 79.1 points per game, which ranks 108th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 66.4 points per game (62nd). The Wildcats shoot with 48.9% from the field (43rd), and with 40.6% from beyond the arc, which is the 10th-best in the nation. The Wildcats shoot with 80.1% from the free-throw line, which is the 12th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game (226th).

Eric Dixon leads Villanova in scoring with an average of 25.7 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar adds 12.7 points and a team-high 6.3 rebounds.

Why the Creighton Bluejays will win

• Creighton has won each of its last 11 day games at CHI Health Center Omaha.
• Villanova has lost four of its last five day games.
• Creighton has won the first half in each of its last 11 day games at CHI Health Center Omaha.

Why the Villanova Wildcats will win

• Villanova has won each of its last five games.
• Villanova has won the first half in each of its last seven games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Creighton’s last seven games against Conference opponents at CHI Health Center Omaha have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Twelve of Villanova’s last 13 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.

Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays Prediction

Both teams are tied 5-5 wins in their last 10 meetings, and are also 5-5 against the spread. Under is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings. In their most recent meeting back in March, Creighton won 69-67 on the road. In this Villanova Wildcats vs Creighton Bluejays Prediction, Creighton is coming as -4.5 home favorites. Villanova is better both offensively, scoring 3.1 points more than Creighton, and defensively, allowing 4 points less. Villanova is winning by an average of 12.7 points per game this season, and have elite shooting percentages, ranking on the top-50 in field goal percentage, while boasting the 10th-best 3-point percentage. The Wildcats are on a five-game winning streak, while on the other hand, the Bluejays have lost two straight. Take the Villanova Wildcats and lay the points on the road.