A Big East blockbuster is set for Saturday afternoon when the Creighton Bluejays (9-6, 3-1 in Big East) visit the #4 UConn Huskies (14-2, 3-2). Creighton lost six straight games, after starting 6-0, but have now won three straight games dating back to before Christmas. UConn was one of the final remaining unbeatens but enter this game on a two-game losing streak. Below is my college basketball betting prediction for Creighton vs UConn.
Creighton vs UConn Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | Creighton +8 |
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This game will be played at Gampel Pavilion at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 7, 2023.
Why Bet Creighton +8
✅ Creighton is 5-0 straight up in their last five games against UConn.
✅ The Bluejays are 12-4 straight up in their last 16 conference games.
✅ UConn is 1-4 against the spread in their last five games.
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Creighton Bluejays
UConn Huskies
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
CREIGH | Advanced Game Stats | UCONN |
---|---|---|
67.9 | Pace | 66.2 |
116.3 | Off.Rate | 97.3 |
.245 | FTr | .325 |
.489 | 3PAr | .332 |
.600 | TS% | .492 |
53.1 | TRB% | 43.9 |
58.6 | AST% | 46.0 |
5.7 | STL% | 8.3 |
8.6 | BLK% | 8.3 |
.575 | eFG% | .451 |
13.6 | TOV% | 14.1 |
25.9 | ORB% | 26.8 |
.191 | TF/FGA | .235 |
Defense/Offense
CREIGH | Advanced Game Stats | UCONN |
---|---|---|
67.9 | Pace | 66.2 |
100.7 | Off.Rate | 123.0 |
.162 | FTr | .333 |
.272 | 3PAr | .409 |
.490 | TS% | .600 |
46.9 | TRB% | 56.1 |
41.0 | AST% | 63.7 |
8.8 | STL% | 9.4 |
9.1 | BLK% | 14.2 |
.464 | eFG% | .571 |
9.8 | TOV% | 12.7 |
24.6 | ORB% | 36.5 |
.128 | TF/FGA | .247 |
Betting Trends
CREIGH | Betting Trends | UCONN |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
80.33 | Avg Score | 69.33 |
60.67 | Avg Opp Score | 74 |
AWAY | HOME | |
0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
68.33 | Avg Score | 90.67 |
74.67 | Avg Opp Score | 66.67 |
CREIGH | Betting Trends | UCONN |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
74 | Avg Score | 72 |
64.8 | Avg Opp Score | 68.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
74.8 | Avg Score | 83.4 |
78.4 | Avg Opp Score | 63.4 |
CREIGH | Betting Trends | UCONN |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
73.9 | Avg Score | 77.6 |
71 | Avg Opp Score | 64 |
AWAY | HOME | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 10-0-0 |
8-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
72.7 | Avg Score | 85.3 |
71.7 | Avg Opp Score | 60.2 |
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Creighton Bluejays
Last time out, Creighton hosted the Seton Hall Pirates and dominated in an 83-61 win. This game was close for the first eight minutes, but it was all Bluejays after that. Creighton led by 21 points at the half, led by as many as 32 points, never trailed by more than three, and easily covered the -8.5-point spread.
Arthur Kaluma had 14 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, and one block on the night. Ryan Kalkbrenner added 17 points, eight rebounds, and two assists in the victory.
Through 15 games, Creighton is scoring 77.1 points per game, shooting 47.2% from the field, and assisting on 16.7 made shots. The Bluejays are allowing 67.5 points, grabbing 37.3 rebounds, blocking 4.7 shots, and stealing the ball 5.7 times.
UConn Huskies
UConn visited the Providence Friars and were comfortably beaten 73-61. This game was close for the first 30 minutes, but the Friars went on a quick run and built a big advantage. UConn never led by more than five points, trailed by as many as 14, and lost outright as 5.5-point road favorites.
Jordan Hawkins had 15 points, six rebounds, two assists, and one steal on the night. Donovan Clingan came off the bench and added 12 points, 11 rebounds, one steal, and four blocks in the defeat.
After 16 games, UConn is scoring 80.9 points per game, shooting 46.9% from the field, and assisting on 18.7 made shots. The Huskies are allowing 61.5 points, grabbing 39.0 rebounds, blocking 4.8 shots, and stealing the ball 7.6 times.
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