The No. 5-ranked UConn Huskies host the Creighton Bluejays in NCAA hoops action tonight.
The Bluejays' defense has collapsed following the departure of Ryan Kalkbrenner, and my Creighton vs. UConn predictions expect the Huskies to torch them.
Here are my free college basketball picks for this Big East clash on February 18.
Creighton vs UConn prediction
Creighton vs UConn best bet: UConn team total Over 79.5 (-115)
The Creighton Bluejays struggle to defend on the wing due to a lack of athleticism, and this year they don't have an elite shot-blocker to erase mistakes at the rim.
Creighton has allowed 82.6 points per game over its last 10 games while sitting last in the Big East in adjusted defense and opponent eFG% (57.3%) during that span.
Now they hit the road to face the UConn Huskies, who rank second in adjusted offense and first in eFG% (56.6%) in conference play. The Huskies beat the Bluejays 85-58 in Omaha last month, and should clear their team total again.
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Creighton vs UConn same-game parlay
Creighton has surrendered 39+ points in the first half in seven of its last eight games, while the Huskies average 41.0 ppg in the first half at home.
Jasen Green is the Bluejays' best defender, and he'll log plenty of minutes as they try to contain UConn's highly efficient offense. Green has grabbed more than 5.5 boards in 13 of 19 games since the start of December.
Creighton vs UConn SGP
- UConn team total Over 79.5
- UConn first half team total Over 38.5
- Jasen Green Over 5.5 rebounds
Our beyond the arc SGP: Shooters shoot
The Bluejays have allowed foes to shoot 41.4% from deep over the last month, and they'll get torched by UConn sharpshooters Braylon Mullins and Solo Ball.
Mullins shoots 37.1% from deep and has knocked down more than 2.5 threes in three of his last five games, while Ball led the Huskies with 41.4% from three last season.
He struggled with his efficiency earlier this year but has caught fire — hitting 11 treys over the last two games.
Creighton vs UConn SGP
- UConn team total Over 79.5
- UConn first half team total Over 38.5
- Solo Ball Over 2.5 threes
- Braylon Mullins Over 2.5 threes
Creighton vs UConn odds
- Spread: Creighton +15.5 | UConn -15.5
- Moneyline: Creighton +900 | UConn -1600
- Over/Under: Over 143 | Under 143
Creighton vs UConn betting trend to know
The Over has cashed in seven straight games for UConn, while going 10-4 in Creighton's previous 14 contests. Find more college basketball betting trends for Creighton vs. UConn.
How to watch Creighton vs UConn
| Location | Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, CT |
| Date | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
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