Creighton Faces Uphill Battle Against No. 5 UConn in Substantial East Showdown

STORRS, Conn. – The Creighton Bluejays (13-13, 7-8 Big East) face a significant challenge on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the fifth-ranked Connecticut Huskies (24-2, 14-1 Big East) at Gampel Pavilion. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Bluejays Seek Consistency in Crowded Big East

Creighton currently sits in fifth place in the Big East, seven games behind UConn, and is looking to find consistency in a tightly contested conference race. The Bluejays are amidst a demanding stretch of games, hoping to stabilize their position as the postseason approaches. They are 2-7 on the road this season.

Huskies Dominate Conference Play

UConn has dominated the Big East, boasting a 14-1 conference record and a 19-0 record against unranked foes. They are 13-1 at home this season. The Huskies overwhelmed Creighton in their first matchup this season, securing an 85-58 victory on January 31st at CHI Health Center Omaha.

Statistical Disparity

On paper, UConn holds a statistical advantage in nearly every major category, scoring 79.3 points per game compared to Creighton’s 76.0. UConn averages 8.6 made three-pointers per game, while Creighton gives up 7.2. Creighton scores 10.8 more points per game (76.0) than UConn gives up (65.2).

Key Players to Watch

For UConn, Solo Ball is averaging 14.7 points and recently scored 20 points in a 79-75 victory over Georgetown. Silas Demary Jr. Is averaging 13.5 points, 6.6 assists, and 1.7 steals over the last 10 games. For Creighton, Josh Dix is averaging 12 points, and Austin Swartz is averaging 2.2 made three-pointers over the last 10 games.

Betting Odds and Projections

UConn is a 17.5-point favorite in the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, with the over/under for total points scored set at 142.5. The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every college basketball game 10,000 times and predicts the Over will hit on the total (142.5 points), as it has in seven of Creighton’s last 10 games and eight of UConn’s last 10. The model also suggests one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time, but that pick is available at SportsLine.

Recent Results

Creighton is coming off an 80-69 loss to Villanova on Saturday, while UConn slipped past Georgetown 79-75 on the same day. In a March 14, 2025 Big East Tournament semifinal, Creighton defeated UConn 71-62, with Jamiya Neal and Jasen Green each scoring 19 points.