Creighton Bluejays vs Connecticut Huskies NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/18
The Creighton Bluejays will take on the #5 Connecticut Huskies on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. This Big East conference game will be held at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut. Fans can watch the game on TNT.
Connecticut comes into the game as the favorite with a spread of -16.5 and a MoneyLine of -2500. Creighton, the underdog, has a spread of +16.5 and a MoneyLine of +1042. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points. Connecticut holds a strong record of 24-2, while Creighton stands at 13-13 for the season.
Creighton Bluejays vs Connecticut Huskies Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Creighton Bluejays vs Connecticut Huskies
- Venue: Gampel Pavilion, Storrs CT
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Creighton Spread +16.5 (-110), Connecticut Spread -16.5 (-114), Creighton MoneyLine +1042, Connecticut MoneyLine -2500, Over/Under 142.5
Creighton Bluejays Team Preview
The Creighton Bluejays hold a mixed record this season, standing at 13-13. Their performance at home is strong with an 11-5 record, but they struggle on the road at 2-8. Recent games show a loss to Villanova by 11 points and a close one-point loss to DePaul.
Offensively, the Bluejays score an average of 76 points per game. They have a solid effective field goal percentage at 54.2%. Their three-point shooting is notable with 10.1 made per game, ranking them 49th in the nation.
In their last few games, Josh Dix and Nik Graves have been key players. Dix averages 12 points per game and Graves contributes with 10 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. The team struggles defensively, especially in steals and blocks, which may affect their upcoming games.
Connecticut Huskies Team Preview
The Connecticut Huskies have a strong season record of 24-2. At home, they are even better with a 14-1 record. The team ranks #5 in the AP poll and competes in the Big East conference.
In recent games, the Huskies won against the Georgetown Hoyas and the Butler Bulldogs. They scored 79 and 80 points in these games, respectively. Silas Demary Jr. and Solo Ball were standout players, contributing significantly to these victories.
The Huskies are effective on offense, shooting 49% from the field. They average 18.5 assists per game, ranking 13th in the nation. However, their free throw percentage is lower at 70.1%, placing them 324th.
BTB Betting Pick
Connecticut is favored by 16.5 points against Creighton. Connecticut scores 79.3 points per game, while Creighton scores 76.0. The projected score is Connecticut 82, Creighton 68. Connecticut’s strong field goal percentage and effective field goal percentage give them an edge. Pick Connecticut to cover the spread of -16.5.
The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points. Connecticut and Creighton combine for an average of 155.3 points per game. Both teams have effective offenses, but Connecticut’s defense allows more points. The projected total is 150 points. Choose the over at 142.5 points.