Creighton vs Providence Prediction 1/16/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Creighton vs Providence Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 16th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Providence Friars Preview

Providence Friars have an 8-9 record this season and are tied in the 10th place of the Big East Conference. They have a 6-3 home record and are coming off an 88-82 home loss against Villanova. Their previous three games were a 97-84 away loss against Xavier, a 103-98 home loss against Connecticut and a 77-71 away win against St. John’s.

Offensively, Providence averages 88.7 points per game, while allowing 85.1 points per game defensively. The Friars shoot with 48% from the field and grab 38.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.1 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.

Jason Edwards leads Providence in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game, while shooting with 42.9% from the field and 78.7% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 3.3 per game. Oswin Erhunmwunse is the team’s leading rebounder with 7 per game.

Creighton Bluejays Preview

Creighton Bluejays have a 11-7 record this season and are in the 4th place of the Big East Conference. They have a 2-3 road record and are coming off a 86-83 home win against Georgetown. Their previous three games were a 90-73 home loss against St. John’s, a 76-72 away win against Villanova and a 56-54 away loss against Seton Hall.

Offensively, Creighton averages 77.7 points per game, while allowing 72.3 points per game defensively. The Bluejays shoot with 47% from the field and grab 36.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.1 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 5.9 steals per game defensively.

Josh Dix leads Creighton in scoring, with an average of 12.2 points per game, while shooting with 42.4% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line. Jasen Green is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.1 per game. Nik Graves leads the team in assists with 3.5 per game.

Creighton Bluejays @ Providence Friars Betting Trends: January 16, 2026

Why the Providence Friars will win

• Providence has won 41 of its last 49 night games at Amica Mutual Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Creighton has lost four of its last five games at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
• Providence has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Why the Creighton Bluejays will win

• Creighton has won each of its last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Providence has lost each of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
• Creighton has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Creighton’s last 18 road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Forty-seven of Providence’s last 55 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.

Creighton vs Providence Prediction

In this Creighton vs Providence Prediction, Creighton is coming as -1 road favorites. Creighton has been the better team this season but they have been below average on the road, while Providence has been very good at home. Creighton is 6-2 in its last 8 games and 5-3 against the spread, while Providence has been struggling lately, with a 1-5 record in its last 6 games and their defense has been struggling mightily, allowing 96 points per game in their last three matches. Take Creighton and lay the point on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Creighton -1