Creighton vs Villanova Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

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  • Creighton (16-14) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Villanova (17-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Creighton / Villanova TV channel: FOX

The Creighton Bluejays (16-14) visit Wells Fargo Center to take on the Villanova Wildcats (17-13) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 2:30pm EST in Philadelphia, PA.

Creighton is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Creighton vs. Villanova Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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Creighton vs. Villanova Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Creighton-1.5 -110O 136.5 -110-125
Villanova +1.5 -110U 136.5 -110+105

Creighton vs Villanova Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Villanova will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Creighton vs Villanova Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Villanova will cover the spread with 59.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Creighton has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 36 games (+12.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Creighton has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Creighton has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+4.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Creighton has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.45 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Creighton have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.45 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Villanova have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Villanova have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 86% ROI)

Creighton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Creighton has a 15-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -4.54% ROI).

  • 16-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -31.8 Units / -23.59% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.45 Units / -4.39% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.45 Units / -4.39% ROI

Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova has a 16-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.65 Units / 4.99% ROI).

  • 16-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.5 Units / -8.34% ROI
  • 11-19 when betting the Over for -10 Units / -30.21% ROI
  • 19-11 when betting the Under for +6.9 Units / 20.91% ROI

Creighton Offensive Stats & Trends:

Creighton has 15.3 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.9

Creighton has a TS% of 53% this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Creighton has a TS% of 52% since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Creighton has an eFG% of 57% this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (778/948) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (778/948) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Villanova is shooting 83% from the free throw line (127/153) in the first half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (778/948) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Creighton Defensive Stats & Trends:

Creighton has averaged 30.4 defensive rebounds per game (700 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Creighton has averaged 30.4 defensive rebounds per game (700 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1

Creighton has averaged 3.7 steals per game (86 steals/23 games) this season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Creighton has averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,771 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.6

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova has allowed 63.1 points per game (1,136 points/18 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.1

Villanova has allowed 63.8 points per game (1,530 points/24 games) this season — 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Villanova has allowed 66.1 points per game (3,831 points/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Villanova has averaged 5.7 steals per game (328 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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