UConn Huskies Seek to Maintain Number One Ranking in Showdown Against Creighton Bluejays

Game outlook

On Wednesday night, the #18 Creighton Bluejays will face off against the top-ranked UConn Huskies in a highly anticipated Big East showdown. Both teams are coming off recent victories, although neither covered the point spread as favorites. Last season, the teams split their matchups, with the home team winning each game. The game is scheduled for 7:00 pm EST at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut and will be broadcasted on FS1. Connecticut is currently favored in the betting line at -6, and there have been no changes in the line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bluejays +210 | Huskies -250

Spread: Bluejays +6 (-110) | Huskies -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Connecticut will win straight-up is 71%.

Creighton Bluejays

Creighton enters their upcoming matchup against UConn on a four-game winning streak, thanks to their ability to convert crucial free throws. Junior guard Trey Alexander made two free throws with 12 seconds remaining to secure a one-point lead, and the team's defense effectively defended their advantage until the end of the game. Despite struggling with their shooting, only making 36.7% of their field goals and 22.2% of their three-pointers, Creighton managed to come out on top in a low-scoring contest. Ryan Kalkbrenner, the team's center, played a significant role in the victory, contributing 18 points and nine rebounds. Creighton is led by a trio of scorers who each average more than 15 points per game. The team's top scorer is senior forward Baylor Scheierman, who stands at 6'7" and averages 18.0 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Scheierman is also the team leader in three-pointers made, with 52 successful attempts at a shooting percentage of 36.9% from deep. In their recent game against St. John's, he recorded a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Trey Alexander, standing at 6'4", acts as the team's main ballhandler and contributes 16.3 points per game alongside a team-leading average of 4.5 assists. Although he had scored 16 or more points in six consecutive games prior to their matchup against St. John's, he only made three of his 14 shot attempts and finished with eight points. Kalkbrenner, the team's standout center who stands at 7'1" and weighs 270 pounds, averages 15.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. He has scored 18 or more points in his last three games. In terms of rankings, Creighton currently holds the 15th spot overall according to KenPom. They rank 25th in offensive efficiency and 13th in defensive efficiency. The team's playing style is characterized by a slow offensive tempo, ranking 257th in the nation for pace of play. As for injuries, there are no reported concerns. Analyzing their offensive performance, Creighton holds a power ranking of 80. They are ranked 47th in offense, averaging 80.94 points per game. They excel in field goal