Providence Friars Visit Villanova Wildcats in NCAA Basketball Betting Battle

Wells Fargo Center-PA will host Providence Friars vs Villanova Wildcats action on Tuesday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Villanova Wildcats betting line opened as -15-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Providence Friars vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This college basketball season, the Villanova Wildcats are 18-1 overall and 12-6-1 ATS, while the Providence Friars are 14-6 and 7-12 ATS. As for the betting totals, Villanova boasts a 11-8 on the OU, and Providence is 11-8.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 5-rated Villanova Wildcats and the No. 88-ranked Providence Friars, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Villanova's No. 5 nationally ranked offense (87.89 points per game) against a Providence Friars defense that sits as the No. 130 at 71.5 PPG. The Villanova Wildcats have been averaging 51.04% from the field, more than the Friars have managed so far this season (47.06% on average).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Friars got a 21-point performance from Alpha Diallo, who added 10 rebounds, as Providence ran past Creighton 85-71 on Saturday at Dunkin Donuts Center.

The Wildcats blew out Connecticut on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 81-61 win at XL Center.

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