Connecticut Huskies vs Creighton Bluejays Betting Picks & Predictions
In an upcoming Big East showdown, the Connecticut Huskies will face off against the Creighton Bluejays. Despite a recent home loss to St. John's, the Huskies hold a record of
Game outlook
In an upcoming Big East showdown, the Connecticut Huskies will face off against the Creighton Bluejays. Despite a recent home loss to St. John's, the Huskies hold a record of 34-6. Meanwhile, the Bluejays, who are coming off a solid home win against Marquette, have a record of 16-17. Creighton previously defeated Connecticut 68-62 in their first meeting last month. As Creighton opens as the favorite with a line of -2.5 that has not moved, the question remains: can they extend their winning streak on Tuesday? Stay tuned for our prediction and the best NCAAB Picks to help you secure your win.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Huskies +157 | Bluejays -193
Spread: Huskies +2.5 (-110) | Bluejays -2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Creighton will win straight-up is 66%.
Connecticut Huskies
The UConn Huskies are currently ranked fourth in the conference standings with an 34-6 record, but have been inconsistent in their past six games. They have covered the spread in only one of their last five games. Solo Ball has been a standout performer, scoring 20 or more points in three of his past five games. Alex Karaban has struggled with consistency, while Liam McNeeley Jr. has been a promising addition to the team. The Huskies have a power ranking of 126, ranking 70th in offense and 87th in defense. They have a 16-7 record this season and are averaging 79.1 points per game. Defensively, they have been allowing an average of 68.6 points per game. In terms of shooting percentages, the Huskies are shooting 48.97% from the field, 77.51% from the free-throw line, and 36.55% from three-point range. They also average 34.87 rebounds per game and 18.61 offensive assists per game. Defensively, they allow their opponents to shoot 42.46% from the field, 72.85% from the free-throw line, and 35.87% from three-point range. Their defensive rebounding average is 29.74 per game.