Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Sunday when the Villanova Wildcats try to run the La Salle Explorers off the court at Villanova Pavilion in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The La Salle Explorers were listed as 25.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
La Salle Explorers vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Villanova Wildcats bring a 7-1 record (5-2 ATS) to this tilt against the 4-3 Explorers, who are 1-4 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Villanova go 2-5 so far and the La Salle Explorers go 3-2.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 4-rated Villanova Wildcats and the No. 183-ranked La Salle Explorers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and La Salle is ranked No. 217 in NCAA basketball at 34.57 per game. Contrast that with Villanova's No. 118 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Villanova is the No. 47-ranked team in the country at 9 per game, while La Salle rates No. 74 at 8 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Villanova was crushed on Monday, getting blown out by Oklahoma and falling by a 78-55 score at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Next Betting Matchups
La Salle home to Miami, Tuesday, December 22nd
Villanova at Virginia, Saturday, December 19th