Villanova vs Creighton Picks and Prediction – 12/21/2024

The Villanova Wildcats (8-4, 1-0 Big East) are set to face the Creighton Bluejays (7-5, 0-1 Big East) on December 21, 2024, at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 PM ET, with the game broadcast on FS1. Get in on all the action with our free NCAAB picks.

Villanova enters this matchup on a five-game winning streak, including a recent 79-67 victory over Seton Hall. The Wildcats are averaging 79.1 points per game, shooting 48.9% from the field. Senior forward Eric Dixon has been a standout performer, leading the team with an average of 25.7 points per game, shooting 53% from the field and an impressive 49% from beyond the arc. 

Creighton, meanwhile, has faced challenges, losing five of their last eight games, including an 81-57 defeat to Georgetown in their previous outing. The Bluejays are averaging 76.0 points per game, shooting 47.2% from the field. The team has been adjusting to the loss of guard Pop Isaacs due to injury, impacting their backcourt depth and overall performance. Ryan Kalkbrenner remains the mainstay of this Creighton lineup. Ryan continues to dominate the post, putting 16.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Creighton has great talent, but has lost their way.

Earlier this season, it seemed impossible for Villanova to win this matchup. Now things are shifted, Villanova is red hot, and Creighton is struggling mightily. It will be tough to bring down the Bluejays at home, but we like Villanova to pull out the win. Prediction: Villanova wins this one 77-74.