The Villanova Wildcats (12-4, 3-0 Big East) head to Creighton to take on the Bluejays (10-6, 1-2 Big East) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Villanova Wildcats at Creighton Bluejays Free Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last matchup, they beat the No. 24 St. John’s Red Storm, 76-71. The Wildcats knocked down 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and held the Red Storm to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 22.5). Phil Booth was a key piece for Villanova with 23 points and seven rebounds.
The Bluejays lost a close one to the No. 21 Marquette Golden Eagles in their last matchup, 106-104. Marquette’s 27.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Creighton, who had a rate of 17.1. The Golden Eagles’ mark was below their season average of 30.2, while the Bluejays’ was below their season average of 27.8. With 23 points on 7-for-18 shooting, Ty-Shon Alexander led Creighton in scoring.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, the Bluejays won 89-83. Creighton’s 0.238 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Villanova, who had a mark of 0.151.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Booth (21 points,4.2 assists) has been stellar for the Wildcats while Martin Krampelj (16 points,8.0 rebounds) has contributed greatly to the Bluejays.
This matchup figures to be a shootout as a pair of the country’s premier offenses face off. Creighton ranks 12th with 117.9 points per 100 possessions and Villanova is 56th (112.2).
Villanova vs. Creighton Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Creighton, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Villanova averages 28.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 14th in the nation. Creighton ranks 161st in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
The Bluejays rank 42nd in assists per game (16.1) while the Wildcats rank 138th (13.5).
Villanova ranks 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Creighton ranks 100th (3.6).
The Wildcats rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Bluejays rank 63rd (32.9).
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The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 8.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bluejays have scored an average of 90.2 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
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