The No. 1-ranked Villanova Wildcats (20-1, 7-1 Big East) will tip-off the month of February against the Creighton Bluejays (17-5, 7-3 Big East), a team that they will be playing for the first time this season
The Bluejays enter Thursday night after winning three of their last five games. Meanwhile, Villanova currently holds a seven-game winning streak.
A victory over Creighton would not only extend that run, but it would also signify the best 22-game start in program history. KenPom believes there’s a good chance of that happening, listing the ‘Cats as an 89 percent favorite to win.