Creighton vs. Villanova: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Mar 9

Updated Mar. 9, 2024 3:28 p.m. ET

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The Villanova Wildcats (17-13, 10-9 Big East) hope to extend a four-game home win streak when they host the No. 10 Creighton Bluejays (22-8, 13-6 Big East) on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET.

The Bluejays are a slight 2-point favorite against the Wildcats. The matchup's over/under is set at 138.5.

Keep reading to get the download ahead of betting on the Creighton-Villanova matchup.

Creighton vs. Villanova How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET
Where: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: FOX
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Bluejays vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Bluejays	-2	-108	-112	138.5	-110	-110	-130	+110

Creighton vs. Villanova Prediction

Pick ATS: Villanova (+2)
Pick OU: Over (138.5)
Prediction: Creighton 73, Villanova 71

Learn more about the Creighton Bluejays vs. the Villanova Wildcats game on FOX Sports!

Creighton vs. Villanova Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Bluejays 70, Wildcats 68.
The Bluejays have a 56.5% chance to collect the win in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats have a 47.6% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Creighton has won 16 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 14 times.
Villanova has covered 16 times in 30 chances against the spread this season.
Creighton has an ATS record of 14-12 when playing as at least 2-point favorites this season.
Villanova has covered the spread four times this season (4-3-1 ATS) when playing as at least 2-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

A total of 22 times so far this season, the Bluejays and their opponent have combined for more than 138.5 points.
There have been 13 Wildcats games this year with more than 138.5 points scored.
These teams score 152.4 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 13.9.

Key Moneyline Facts

Creighton has been the moneyline favorite 22 times this season. They've gone 16-6 in those games.
This season, Villanova has won four out of the 10 games in which it has been the underdog.
When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -130 or shorter, Creighton has gone 15-6 (71.4% win percentage).
This season, Villanova has won six of its 11 games, or 54.5%, when it is the underdog by at least +110 on the moneyline.

Creighton vs. Villanova: Recent Results

Bluejays vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
12/20/2023	Bluejays	-10.5	141	-440	+340	68-66 VILL
3/9/2023	Bluejays	-4.5	135	-200	+170	87-74 CREIGH
2/25/2023	Bluejays	-2.5	134.5	-135	+115	79-67 VILL
2/4/2023	Bluejays	-10	137.5	-540	+390	66-61 CREIGH

Creighton vs. Villanova: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	Creighton	Villanova
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81.2 (27)	71.2 (251)
Points Allowed (Rank)	69.5 (106)	65.5 (21)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.3 (293)	7.2 (298)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.7 (6)	9.3 (31)
Assists (Rank)	17.3 (16)	12.7 (215)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.8 (52)	8.9 (12)

Creighton 2023-24 Key Players

Bluejays Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Baylor Scheierman	30	18.5	8.9	4	1	0.2	3.1
Trey Alexander	30	17.6	5.8	5	1.1	0.5	1.7
Ryan Kalkbrenner	30	17.2	7.3	1.3	0.3	3	0.5
Steven Ashworth	30	10.6	3.2	4	0.4	0	2.2
Mason Miller	28	5.8	3.6	0.5	0.3	0.1	1.5