Creighton Bluejays and Villanova Wildcats Expert Betting Preview - Odds - Pick ATS

Creighton Bluejays and Villanova Wildcats Expert Betting Preview - Odds - Pick ATS

Cliff Knox
Date: February 25, 12:00 pm
Location: Wells Fargo Arena

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Creighton -2
Total: 136.5

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Creighton Bluejays and Villanova Wildcats on February 25, 2023, at the Wells Fargo Center. The current line for this game is Villanova +2, and the over/under is set at 135.5.
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Creighton Bluejays Last Game:<br />
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In their last five games, the Bluejays have been up and down, going 3-2 ATS. In their most recent game on February 21, 2023, they lost a close game to Marquette with a final score of 71-73. Creighton was a six-point favorite in that game, failing to cover the spread by two points. The game went under the total of 146.5. Creighton struggled with their shooting percentage, only shooting 48.15% from the field and making 10 three-pointers.
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Villanova Wildcats Last Game:<br />
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In their last five games, the Wildcats have gone 2-3 ATS. In their most recent game on February 21, 2023, they narrowly defeated Xavier with a final score of 64-63. Villanova was a 4.5 point underdog in that game but managed to win outright. The game went under the total of 147.5. Villanova was solid from the free-throw line, shooting 88.89%, and made six three-pointers.
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Power Stats:<br />
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Assists Turnovers:<br />
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Creighton averages 15.71 assists and 11.82 turnovers per game, giving them a ratio of 1.33. In comparison, Villanova averages 11.07 assists and 10.39 turnovers per game, giving them a ratio of 1.07.
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Rebounding:<br />
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Creighton averages 8.43 offensive rebounds and 28.86 defensive rebounds per game, giving them a total of 37.29 rebounds per game. In contrast, Villanova averages 7.29 offensive rebounds and 24.18 defensive rebounds per game, giving them a total of 31.47 rebounds per game.
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Shooting Percentage:<br />
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Creighton has an offensive shooting percentage of 46.79% and a defensive shooting percentage of 42.22%, giving them a differential of 4.57. On the other hand, Villanova has an offensive shooting percentage of 43.54% and a defensive shooting percentage of 44.05%, giving them a differential of -0.51.
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Betting Trends<br />
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<b>Villanova Wildcats</b> Villanova is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home. Villanova is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home. Villanova is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing Creighton. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Villanova's last 5 games when playing Creighton. Villanova is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Creighton. Villanova is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Creighton. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Villanova's last 5 games when playing at home against Creighton. <b>Creighton Bluejays</b> Creighton is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road. Creighton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road. Creighton is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing Villanova. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Creighton's last 5 games when playing Villanova. Creighton is 3-7 ATS in its
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<h2>Injury Report</h2>
<p><b>Creighton:</b><br />
The Bluejays have two players out for the season with redshirt status: J. Christofilis and J. Green. Their absence may have an impact on Creighton's depth and rotation.<br />
<b>Villanova:</b><br />
The Wildcats have one player out indefinitely due to a foot injury: N. Njoku. Njoku's absence may affect Villanova's rebounding and overall defense.</p>

Creighton at Villanova Free Pick ATS 02/25/23

Creighton has the advantage in this matchup as they have a better assist-to-turnover ratio, rebounding, and shooting percentage differential than Villanova.however, Villanova has been solid from the free-throw line and has shown that they can win games outright, even as an underdog. In conclusion, this game has the potential to be a close one, with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. We are giving the edge to Creighton to win this game and cover the spread and expect Creighton to control the pace of the game with their superior rebounding and shooting.

Free Pick: Take Creighton -2
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