Villanova Wildcats Favored by -9 Point Spread Against the Providence Friars on Wednesday

The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Providence and Villanova on Wednesday, with the host Friars trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to side with the Providence Friars to cover the point spread in this one found them as 9-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.

Villanova Wildcats vs Providence Friars Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This college basketball season, the Providence Friars are 16-9 overall and 8-16 ATS, while the Villanova Wildcats are 23-2 and 16-8-1 ATS. As for the betting totals, Providence boasts a 13-11 on the OU, and Villanova is 17-8.

It's a betting matchup between the No. 129-rated Providence Friars and the No. 3-ranked Villanova Wildcats, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Providence has the nation's No. 114-rated offensive output, at 75.08 PPG. The visiting Villanova Wildcats defense ranks No. 107 allowing on average 70.36 PPG. The Friars FG% has averaged 45.33% so far, less than the Providence Wildcats marksmen have achieved on the year, 50.62% per game.