Creighton Bluejays vs Connecticut Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Looking to win big? The Bluejays and Huskies face off at 12:00 ET on FOX. The Huskies are hosting the game at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Connecticut as the -7.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.
CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Connecticut Huskies -7.5
This game will be played at Gampel Pavilion at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE CONNECTICUT HUSKIES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Huskies.
- Not only will Connecticut pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will Creighton Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
Creighton Bluejays Recent Game/Games
Creighton improved to 11-6 on the season with an 84-64 win over Providence on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Bluejays entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.
Creighton led 43-34 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Providence 41-30. The total points for the game were 148, just over the 146.5 O/U line.
Creighton’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 51.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.9%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% from three-point range. Inside the arc, they connected on 60% of their two-point attempts.
Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth each contributed 20 points, with Kalkbrenner shooting 66.7% from the field and adding 10 rebounds. Ashworth hit 4 threes, while Isaac Traudt was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4 from three-point range. Creighton finished with 15 assists and 6 offensive rebounds, but struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 6 of 12 attempts.
Despite Creighton’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold the opposition to 64 points. The Bluejays allowed a 51% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 32 of their 62 shots.
Creighton gave up 14 three-pointers on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate, and sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 6.
Can the Huskies Offense Score Enough at Home?
Connecticut improved to 13-4 on the season with a 68-60 road win over Georgetown on Saturday. The Huskies entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 128 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.
UConn led 35-31 at halftime and maintained their edge in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hoyas 33-29 to secure the win.
Connecticut put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 46.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They hit 34.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 26 attempts, and went 7 for 10 from the free-throw line.
Alex Karaban led the way with 19 points, shooting 70% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Curtis Williams Jr. added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Solo Ball also contributed 15 points, making 3 of 8 from three-point range.
Connecticut’s defense was solid, holding their opponent to 60 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making just 12 of 34 attempts, a 35% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 46%, hitting 7 of 15 threes. Connecticut sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 65%. The Huskies gave up 11 offensive rebounds.