The Creighton Bluejays take on the UConn Huskies in Storrs, CT. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET on TNT.
UConn is favored by 16.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -2400. The total is set at 142.5 points.
Here’s my Creighton vs. UConn prediction and college basketball picks for February 18, 2026.
Creighton vs UConn Prediction
My Pick: Uconn -16.5 (Play to -20)
My Creighton vs UConn best bet is on the Huskies to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Creighton vs. UConn Odds
| Creighton Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+16.5 -110 | 142.5 -110o / -110u | +1200 |
| UConn Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-16.5 -110 | 142.5 -110o / -110u | -2400 |
- Creighton vs UConn spread: UConn -16.5
- Creighton vs UConn over/under: 142.5 points
- Creighton vs UConn moneyline: Creighton +1200, UConn -2400
Creighton vs UConn College Basketball Betting Preview
Creighton Basketball
Creighton has been having its worst season in quite some time, and it'll only get tougher on Wednesday as it faces the Huskies.
This Creighton team is predicated heavily on guard play, and that'll be why they struggle against the Huskies.
Josh Dix, Jasen Green and Nik Graves average at least 10 points per game, but they have little help on the interior.
This team doesn’t necessarily shoot the ball well, and it'll have a lot of trouble scoring in the interior, since the Huskies block more than five shots per game.
The Bluejays also come into this game as losers of five of their last six games, including a near 30-point defeat at the hands of this UConn team. That game was a home one for Creighton.
UConn Basketball
UConn is trying to become a modern-day college basketball dynasty, aiming to win its third National Championship in four years.
This is an offense-by-committee approach, as the Huskies have five players averaging double digits.
The Jays will simply not have the firepower or strength to compete inside against Tarris Reed Jr. and company.
Creighton vs. UConn Betting Analysis
UConn is gearing up for a real push for a top-two seed in the NCAA Tournament and a possible third championship in the last four years, so it may have a little less motivation than we would like, especially if we lay this much.
It’s a double-digit spread, and after we saw the Huskies beat Creighton by almost 30, I think we might be getting a little value here.
This spread seems a little low, which could indicate we have a few pieces missing in this matchup. But ultimately, the talent gap here will show.
I think this UConn team will be able to outshoot, outrebound and create tons more opportunities from turnovers to win this game.
Usually, these lines are a bit tighter, but I would be willing to lay up to 20 points in this matchup.
My Pick: UConn -16.5 (Play to -20)
