Creighton Bluejays vs Connecticut Huskies – College Basketball Preview – Feb 18, 2026
The Creighton Bluejays will take on the Connecticut Huskies on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be held at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT. This is a Big East conference game, and it will be broadcast on TNT.
The Huskies, ranked #5 in the AP poll, are the favorites with a spread of -16.5. The Bluejays are the underdogs with a spread of +16.5. Creighton has a moneyline of +1010, while Connecticut’s moneyline is -2500. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.
Creighton Bluejays Team Preview
The Creighton Bluejays play in the Big East Conference. This season, they have a record of 13-13, with 11 wins at home and only 2 away victories. They have struggled on the road, evidenced by their 2-8 away record.
In recent games, Creighton faced some tough losses. They were defeated by Villanova 80-69 and lost to DePaul 72-71. Their only win in the last three games was a close one against Seton Hall, winning 69-68.
The team has some key players contributing regularly. Josh Dix averages 12 points per game, while Jasen Green contributes 10.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Austin Swartz is another player to watch, scoring 11.5 points per game.
Connecticut Huskies Team Preview
The Connecticut Huskies have a strong season with a record of 24-2. They are ranked 5th in the AP rankings. In recent games, the Huskies have performed well, winning against Georgetown 79-75 and Butler 80-70.
The Huskies have an impressive offensive lineup, averaging 79.3 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 49.0, which ranks them 29th. On the defensive side, they average 7.1 steals and 5.4 blocks per game.
Key players like Solo Ball and Silas Demary Jr. have contributed significantly. Solo Ball averages 14.7 points per game, and Silas Demary Jr. averages 11.3 points. Tarris Reed Jr. also stands out with 13.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Betting Prediction
Connecticut has a strong record this season with a 24-2 straight-up record. They score 79.3 points per game, which ranks 125th. Creighton has struggled lately, winning just 1 of their last 5 games.
Creighton’s defense allows many points, with poor stats in steals and blocks. They rank 380th in steals per game and 400th in blocks per game. This could give Connecticut more scoring opportunities.
The total over/under trend for both teams suggests a high-scoring game. Creighton has hit the over in 7 of their last 10 games. Connecticut has also seen the over in 8 of their last 10 games.
- Pick: Over 142.5 (-117)
