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UConn (20-1) vs Creighton (12-9)
- When: Jan 31 2026, 8:00 PM
- Where: CHI Health Center Omaha, Omaha, NE, USA
- Where to watch: FOX
(2) UConn vs Creighton Preview & Prediction
Spread: UConn -7.5
Moneyline: UConn (-333)
Total: 143.5
UConn Huskies Betting Breakdown
UConn keeps winning, even when it looks slightly annoyed about it. The Huskies are 20-1 overall and a perfect 10-0 in Big East play, putting together their best conference start in decades and riding a 16-game winning streak. History says this is elite territory, but Dan Hurley is not exactly handing out compliments.
Despite the streak, UConn has lived dangerously of late. Four straight games have turned into grind-it-out finishes, including a five-point win at Seton Hall, a two-point escape at Georgetown, an overtime battle with Villanova, and a closer-than-expected win over Providence. Hurley has been clear that execution and edge need to improve, even while stacking victories.
Solo Ball has emerged as the offensive tone-setter, leading the team with 14.8 points per game. Tarris Reed Jr. is right behind at 14.5 points while also pulling down a team-best 7.9 rebounds. Alex Karaban adds 13.5 points, giving UConn three reliable scoring options who can take turns closing games. Reed’s interior presence has been especially important lately, as he continues to anchor both ends of the floor.
UConn’s depth remains a major advantage. Eric Reibe and Silas Demary Jr. provide steady production off the bench, and if Braylon Mullins returns, the rotation becomes even harder to match.
UConn Player Prop Pick: Solo Ball over points – He leads the team in scoring and consistently gets quality looks late in games.
Creighton Bluejays Betting Breakdown
Creighton enters this matchup searching for rhythm and confidence. The Bluejays are 12-9 overall and 6-4 in conference play, and recent form has not been kind. Four losses in their last seven games have exposed defensive issues and streaky shooting.
The low point came at Marquette, where Creighton was buried early and trailed by 29 points at halftime. The Bluejays struggled badly from the perimeter, hitting just 7 of 34 attempts from three, and were dominated inside. That lack of physicality is concerning against a UConn team that thrives in the paint.
Josh Dix remains the top scoring option at 12.3 points per game, though his shooting went cold in the loss to Marquette after a long run of consistent perimeter production. Creighton has traditionally played UConn well, including a win over the Huskies in last season’s Big East tournament, but this version of the Bluejays looks less equipped to dictate style.
Creighton Player Prop Pick: Austin Swartz over points – Creighton will need secondary scoring, and Swartz should see increased usage at home.
Final Score & Expert Prediction
Creighton’s home court keeps this competitive early, but UConn’s depth, defense, and ability to close games should take over in the second half. If the Huskies find the edge Hurley keeps demanding, the margin could stretch quickly.
Final Score: UConn 76, Creighton 65
Lean: UConn -7.5
Total: Under 143.5
- NCAAB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
