UConn Huskies vs Creighton Bluejays Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/11/2025

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Venue:  CHI Health Center, Omaha, NE

Where to Watch:  CBS Sports

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  UConn +4.5, Creighton -4.5; Over/Under:  144.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  UConn +4.5, Creighton -4.5; Over/Under:  144.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  UConn +4.5, Creighton -4.5; Over/Under:  144.5 points

UConn Huskies:  16-7 (8-4) (4th place, Big East)

Creighton Bluejays:  18-6 (11-2) (2nd place, Big East)

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UConn Huskies:  3-2  last 5

Creighton Bluejays:  5-0  last 5

UConn is entering this game with a 16-7 record overall, an 8-4 record in conference games, and they are 5-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the St John’s Red Storm in their last game. Liam McNeeley led the team in points per game in that game with 18 while Solo Ball was next on the team with 13. Solo Ball, Hassan Diarra, and Alex Karaban each led the team in assists with 3 in that game while Tarris Reed Jr. led the team in rebounds with 15. They were 39.2% from the field, 27.6% from 3-point range, and 63.6% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 79.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68.6 PPG against them. UConn has an ATS record of 9-13-1 this season and their O/U record is 12-10-1.

Creighton is entering this game with an 18-6 record overall, an 11-2 conference record, and they are 12-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Marquette Golden Eagles in their last game. Steven Ashworth led the team in points in that game with 22 while Ryan Kalkbrenner was next on the team with 19. Steven Ashworth led the team in assists with 7 in that game while Jasen Green and Ryan Kalkbrenner each led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 52.9% from the field, 39.3% from 3-point range, and 85.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 75.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68.2 PPG against them. Creighton has an ATS record of 15-7-2 this season and their O/U record is 10-14.

The current betting odds have Creighton listed as a 4.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Creighton has looked really good in their games this season with their 18-6 record overall and their 11-2 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big East. They have looked great on their home court too with their 12-1 home record. Meanwhile, UConn has looked good in their games this season with their 16-7 record overall and their 8-4 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big East, but they aren't leading the conference the way they have the last 2 seasons. They have been a good road team so far with their 5-2 road record, but they are coming off a home loss to St John's in their last one and have been struggling against some of the stronger opponents in the Big East. They lost to St John's at home after a big road win over Marquette, and they also have a home loss to Creighton this season too. Creighton has quietly been playing like one of the best teams in the Big East over the last few weeks and they haven't really been ranked until recently. They also have a ton of momentum on their side right now with 9 wins in a row. They may be the better team in the Big East at the moment, but this is still a big win for them to get against the back-to-back National Champions so expect Creighton to bring their best effort at home against a UConn team they have already beaten on the road this year. The best way to place a bet here is on Creighton to cover the spread in this game. 

UConn Creighton Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Creighton 82 UConn 72.

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UConn Huskies: 6-12 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5. 3-9 ATS versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 42% or less. 3-8 ATS vs. good free throw shooting teams - making 72% of their attempts or more. 11-6 OVER when the total is 140 to 149.5. 4-0 OVER off an upset loss as a favorite. 10-5 OVER versus teams who are called for 17 or less fouls/game.

Creighton Bluejays: 9-1 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 9-4 ATS in all home games. 10-0 ATS off a win against a conference rival. 30-11 1H OVER as a home favorite or pick. 22-6 1H OVER in a home game where the total is 140 to 149.5. 

UConn Huskies:  A. Nowell (G) Questionable - Ankle.

Creighton Bluejays:  P. Isaacs (G) Out - Hip.

“They (St. John's) got a little bit of a Houston-type of vibe to the way that they play. The defense, the rebounding. (RJ) Luis is a pro, Kadary (Richmond) is playing himself into a pro this year. I love (Deivon) Smith as a player. Right now it looks like them and Creighton are maybe the two best teams in this league. They’re a formidable team." - Dan Hurley after his team’s loss against St John’s in their last game. 

“We’re running on empty, and Marquette is not a fun team to play when you’re running on empty. Those two trips this week and some illness we got going through the team, and getting to bed at 3 in the morning on Wednesday was tough on these guys. But man, we showed some grit.” - Greg McDermott after his team’s win against Marquette in their last game. 

S. Ball 

H. Diarra 

S. Johnson 

A. Karaban 

J. Stewart

S. Ashworth 

J. Green 

R. Kalkbrenner 

J. McAndrew 

J. Neal

PPG: S. Ball (15)

APG: H. Diarra (6.3)

Reb/G: T. Reed (7.1)

PPG: R. Kalkbrenner (19.2)

APG: S. Ashworth (6.8)

Reb/G: R. Kalkbrenner (8.5)

Coaches:

UConn Huskies: Dan Hurley (7th season)

Creighton Bluejays: Greg McDermott (15th season)