| MATCHUP | West Virginia Mountaineers | Creighton Blue Jays |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-14 | 16-17 |
| Where | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV | |
| When | Saturday, April 4, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FOX | |
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview
The West Virginia Mountaineers enter Saturday’s contest with an 19–14 win‑loss record, including a 9–9 mark in conference play and an abysmal 3-6 record on the road. The Mountaineers have compiled recent wins over Stanford, UCF, BYU, Cincinnati, Mount St. Mary’s and the Arizona State Sun Devils, while dropping games to Kansas State, Utah, Ohio State, Xavier, Wake Forest the Clemson Tigers.Earlier this season, in the West Virginia Mountaineers 89–88 double overtime loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes, West Virginia guard Honor Huff amassed 24 points (5 of 13 shooting from three-point range), 4 assists and 1 steal illustrating his ability to lead the Mountaineers backcourt.
The West Virginia Mountaineers average 69.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting from the field and 32.3 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Shifting our attention to the defensive side of the basketball, the Mountaineers are allowing opponents 65.1 points per contest which ranks sixth in the country.
Senior guard Honor Huff leads the West Virginia Mountaineers averaging 16 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1 steal on 35.4 percent shooting from the field per game. Senior guard Chance Moore adds 10.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while forward Brenen Lorient contributes 11.7 points, 1.9 assists. 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest providing the Mountaineers with a strong interior presence.
Creighton Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Creighton Bluejays enter Saturday afternoon’s contest with a 16–17 overall record, including a 9–11 mark in conference play and an 4-8 record on the road. The Bluejays have amassed wins over Rutgers, Xavier, Connecticut, Butler and the Georgetown Hoyas, while losing recent games to Seton Hall, Providence, DePaul and the St. John’s Red Storm.In the Creighton Blue Jays 76-59 win over the Butler Bulldogs earlier this season, Creighton guard Josh Dix tallied 22 points (9 of 17 shooting from the field: 4 of 10 shooting from three-point range), 3 rebounds and 2 steals showcasing his ability to lead the Blue Jays backcourt.
The Creighton Blue Jays average 75.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting from the field and 34.4 percent shooting from three-point range per game. Defensively, the Blue Jays are allowing opponents 74.8 points per contest.
These two teams have met multiple times this season. Who won the most recent matchup. Last month, the Creighton Blue Jays defeated Seton Hall 69-68.
Senior guard Josh Dix leads the Creighton Blue Jays averaging 12.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists on 43 percent shooting from the field per game. Junior forward Jasen Green averages 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists on 55 percent shooting from the field per contest.
Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win
• Backcourt play. Senior guard Honor Huff leads the West Virginia Mountaineers averaging 16 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1 steal on 35.4 percent shooting from the field per game.• Strong interior presence. Forward Brenen Lorient contributes 11.7 points, 1.9 assists. 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest.
• Defensive strength. West Virginia allows just 65.1 points per game which ranks 6th in the nation. Conversely, the Creighton Blue Jays allow opponents to score 74.8 points per contest.
Why the Creighton Blue Jays will win
• Offensive edge. The Creighton Blue Jays average 75.3 points per game. The West Virginia Mountaineers average just 69.6 points per contest.• Momentum. The Creighton Blue Jays have won two of the team’s last three games played this season.