Creighton (23-9) vs UConn (23-9)
Game Info: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Madison Square Garden)
Betting Odds: Creighton +3.5 -- Over/Under: 139.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FOX
The UConn Huskies and Creighton Bluejays meet on Friday in college basketball action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a UConn vs Creighton prediction. This article will include a UConn vs Creighton Pick.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies (23-9, 15-17 ATS) concluded the regular season with four consecutive wins, their longest winning streak of this calendar year. UConn beat Georgetown, Providence, Marquette, and Seton Hall to claim the No. 3 seed for the Big East tournament. The Huskies had no problem defeating Villanova 73-56 in the quarterfinals, even though they trailed in the first half.
UConn is averaging 78.0 PPG (83rd) and is allowing 68.3 PPG (72nd). The Huskies are getting 35.9 RPG (170th) and dish out 17.9 APG (10th). Solo Ball is the team’s top performer with 14.8 PPG and 3.6 RPG. Liam McNeeley has 14.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG, and 2.5 SPG, while Alex Karaban contributes 14.5 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 2.8 APG, and 1.6 BPG.
Creighton Bluejays Betting Preview
The Creighton Bluejays (23-9, 18-12-2 ATS) won four of the last five games in the regular season, which helped them to secure the No. 2 seed for the conference tournament. Creighton beat Georgetown, DePaul, Seton Hall, and Butler, while the lone loss came to Xavier. In the Big East quarterfinals, the Bluejays took on DePaul and needed two overtime to get away with an 85-81 victory.
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Creighton averages 75.4 PPG (143rd) and allows 69.0 PPG (92nd). The Bluejays are 68th in rebounds (37.8) and 15th in assists (17.3). Ryan Kalkbrenner leads the team with 19.4 PPG, a team-high 9.0 RPG, and a team-high 2.7 BPG. Steven Ashworth follows him with 16.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, and a team-high 7.0 APG, while Jamiya Neal chips in 11.3 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 4.4 APG.
Why UConn will beat Creighton
- Connecticut has won nine of its last 10 games at Madison Square Garden.
- Creighton has lost four of its last five games against the Big East Conference at Madison Square Garden.
- Connecticut has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games at Madison Square Garden against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Creighton ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (3.6).
- Creighton ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (7.8).
- Connecticut ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (29.5).
- Connecticut ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (79.1%).
UConn vs Creighton Prediction
Creighton won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters and upset the Huskies in the first meeting of this season when it was 68-63 at UConn. Still, UConn got revenge for that in a 70-66 victory at Creighton a month ago. The Bluejays unexpectedly needed a double-overtime to beat DePaul last night, while the Huskies didn't have to spend that much energy against Villanova. I believe UConn will be fresher on Friday and I am leaning toward the Huskies' win here. UConn hasn't been great when it comes to the spread this season (15-17 ATS) but I am backing them to beat Creighton by at least four points and progress to the conference finals.
Oliver’s Pick UConn -3.5
AUTHOR: Oliver Zivic
