Villanova Wildcats Battle vs Providence Friars Highlights College Basketball Odds Menu

College hoops betting interest focuses on the Providence Friars vs Villanova Wildcats battle Sunday at Wells Fargo Center as the Wildcats look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Villanova Wildcats as -13-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.

Providence Friars vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Villanova Wildcats are 17-2 so far on the season, and 10-8 ATS vs the number. The Providence Friars, meanwhile, are 16-3 and 11-7 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Villanova go 8-10 and the Providence Friars go 10-8 on betting totals.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 23-rated Villanova Wildcats and the No. 43-ranked Providence Friars, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Villanova's No. 111-ranked scoring average of 75.58 PPG, against a Providence Friars defense rated No. 51 and allowing 66.58 PPG. The Villanova Wildcats FG% has averaged 46.57% to date this season, more than the Providence Friars shooters have managed so far (43.3% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Friars got 20 points from Ben Bentil as Providence ran past Butler 71-68 on Tuesday at Dunkin Donuts Center.

The Wildcats got 15 points from Josh Hart as Villanova ran past Seton Hall 72-71 on Wednesday at Prudential Center.

Betting Trends
  • Providence is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
  • Providence is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games
  • Providence is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
  • Providence is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
  • Villanova is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
  • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Villanova's last 11 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Providence home to Xavier, Tuesday, January 26th
Villanova at St. John's, Sunday, January 31st

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