It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Creighton Bluejays (16-5, 5-3 Big East) visit eighth-ranked Villanova to play the Wildcats (17-3, 7-1 Big East). The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Creighton Bluejays at Villanova Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wildcats won big over the St. John’s Red Storm 79-59, while the Bluejays beat the Xavier Musketeers 77-66.
Creighton dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.392 (above their season average of 0.225) and a turnover percentage of 12.6 (better than their season average of 14.2). Xavier recorded marks of 0.123 and 17.7, respectively, for those same stats. Villanova, meanwhile, dominated every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.148 (below their season average of 0.217) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 27.7). St. John’s had marks of 0.049 and 18.9, respectively, for those same stats. Villanova received a boost from Collin Gillespie, who had 17 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. Ty-Shon Alexander was a key piece for Creighton with 24 points.
In their first matchup this season, Gillespie led the Wildcats to a 64-59 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 24 points. Villanova had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (23.7 vs. 12.5). Creighton, on the other hand, did an excellent job of making free throws (12-15; 80.0 percent).
This battle figures to be a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s premier offenses square off. Villanova ranks 38th with 110.2 points per 100 possessions and Creighton is 33rd (110.6). Moreover, the Bluejays rank 14th in turnover percentage (15.8 percent), while the Wildcats rank 277th in opponents’ turnover percentage (18.0 percent).
Creighton Bluejays vs. Villanova Wildcats Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Villanova, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Villanova averages 27.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. Creighton ranks 196th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- The Wildcats rank 44th in assists per game (15.2) while the Bluejays rank 116th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
- The Wildcats rank 115th in rebounds per game (36.5) while the Bluejays rank 219th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- Creighton ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Villanova ranks 95th (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 8.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bluejays have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
