The Creighton Bluejays (9-6, 3-1 Big East) battle the No. 5 UConn Huskies (14-2, 3-2) Saturday. Tip from Gampel Pavilion is set for noon ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Creighton vs. UConn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Bluejays drilled Seton Hall 83-61 Tuesday, covering as an 8.5-point favorite. They took a 43-22 lead into the half. Creighton is 8-7 against the spread (ATS) this season yet just 2-5 ATS over its last 7 games. Creighton’s strength is offense, ranking 77th in points per game (77.1) and 62nd in field goal percentage (47.2%).
The Huskies, on the other hand, have lost 2 straight games. The first was Dec. 31 in an 83-73 loss at Xavier, and the other was Jan. 4 in a 73-61 beatdown at Providence. UConn is a perfect 9-0 at home and is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 games and 10-6 ATS on the season. The Huskies rank 27th in the nation in points per game (80.9). They also rank 30 in opponents’ field goal percentage (39.3%).
Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
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Creighton at UConn odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Creighton +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | UConn -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Creighton +6.5 (-105) | UConn -6.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Creighton at UConn picks and predictions
Prediction
UConn 75, Creighton 67
Moneyline
PASS.
UConn is 9-0 at home. So, while the Bluejays at (+220) could be enticing, I’d still pass here.
Against the spread
LEAN UCONN -6.5 (-115).
UConn has covered 3 of its last 5 at home and has covered its lone home game with a single-digit spread, beating Oklahoma State 74-64 Dec. 1.
UConn has impressive wins, including a 15-point win over Alabama and a 14-point win over Oregon, both on a neutral court. Its recent road woes should be less worrisome as it returns home.
Creighton has struggled ATS lately, just 2-5 over its last 7. It is 3-4 straight up over that span as well. Considering those issues and the Huskies’ strength at home, play UCONN -6.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET OVER 141.5 (-110).
Creighton is 3-2-1 O/U in its last 6 games and is averaging 77.1 points per game, sitting top 100 in field goal percentage (47.2%) and 3-point field goal percentage (36.3%).
UConn is 10-6 O/U this season and has gone Over in 3 of its last 4 games. It has gone Over in its last 4 home games as well. UConn is averaging 80.9 points per game.
Ultimately, considering the trends for each team, back the OVER 141.5 (-110).
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