Villanova vs. Providence NCAA MCBB Betting Picks and Predictions
by Richard Jacobs | Mar 1, 2022
Villanova vs. Providence Betting Picks & Predictions
The No. 9 Providence Friars (24-3, 14-2 Big East) are heavy underdogs (by 10 points) to build on a four-game road win streak when they visit the No. 11 Villanova Wildcats (21-7, 14-4 Big East) on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6:30 PM ET. Find more below on the Villanova vs. Providence betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The over/under in the matchup is set at 134.5.
Villanova vs. Providence Betting Line
Villanova vs Providence Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Villanova |
-10 |
– |
– |
134.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
-500 |
375 |
Villanova vs. Providence Game Info
- Game Day: Tuesday, March 1, 2022
- Game Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Location: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Computer Predictions for Villanova vs. Providence
Computer picks for Wildcats vs Friars
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Over (134.5)
|
Friars 72 Wildcats 66
|
Villanova vs. Providence Betting Trends
In Villanova’s 28 games this year, it has 13 wins against the spread.
The Wildcats have an ATS record of 6-6 in their 12 games when favored by 10 points or more so far this season.
Villanova’s games this year have hit the over on 14 of 27 set point totals (51.9%).
Villanova Leaders
Collin Gillespie leads the Wildcats in scoring (16.6 points per game) and assists (three assists per game).
Villanova’s rebounding leader is Eric Dixon, who grabs 6.6 per game.
Gillespie hits 3.1 treys per game to lead the Wildcats.
Villanova’s blocks leader is Jermaine Samuels, who averages 0.7 per game. Justin Moore leads the team averaging 1.2 steals a contest.
Villanova Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.3 |
168 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
41.1 |
60 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
31.9 |
188 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
28.3 |
40 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.5 |
344 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.9 |
151 |
Providence vs. Villanova Betting Trends
Against the spread, Providence is 14-11-0 this season.
Providence has played 27 games this year, and 14 of them have hit the over.
Providence Leaders
Nate Watson owns the Friars top spot in scoring with 14 points per game and also tacks on 5.6 rebounds and 0.5 assists per contest.
When it comes to Providence leaders in rebounds and assists, the team has two players at the top: Noah Horchler with 8.6 rebounds per game and Jared Bynum with 4.3 assists per game.
A.J. Reeves leads the Friars in shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 2.2 made threes per game.
Bynum tops Providence in steals with 1.1 per game, and Horchler leads the squad in blocks with 0.8 per game.
Providence Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.5 |
154 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
40.9 |
47 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.6 |
93 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30 |
97 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11 |
281 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.4 |
37 |
Betting Tips for Villanova vs. Providence
After digging through all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup, our best bet against the spread is Providence (+10). Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 134.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Villanova 72, Providence 66 when it’s sorted out on the court.
