Villanova vs. Delaware NCAA Tournament First Round Betting Picks and Predictions
by Tom Miller | Mar 14, 2022
Villanova vs. Delaware Betting Picks & Predictions
The No. 2 seed Villanova Wildcats (26-7) are a 15.5-point favorite in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the No. 15 seed Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (22-12) on Friday at PPG Paints Arena. The matchup begins at 2:45 PM. Here are insights into this South Regional Region 2-15 matchup to help you fill out your bracket.
Villanova vs. Delaware Betting Line
Villanova vs Delaware Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Villanova |
-15.5 |
– |
– |
133.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
-2100 |
1000 |
Villanova vs. Delaware Game Info
- Game Day: Friday, March 18, 2022
- Game Time: 2:45 PM ET
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Computer Predictions for Villanova vs. Delaware
Computer picks for Wildcats vs Fightin’ Blue Hens
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Delaware (+15.5)
|
Over (133.5)
|
Delaware 77 Villanova 63
|
Villanova vs. Delaware Betting Trends
Villanova has played 33 games, with 17 wins against the spread.
So far this season, the Wildcats have been installed as favorites by a 15.5-point margin or more seven times and are 4-3 ATS in those matchups.
Villanova’s games this year have gone over the total in 16 out of 35 opportunities (45.7%).
Villanova Leaders
Collin Gillespie leads the Wildcats in points and assists. He puts up 15.9 points per game while adding 3.3 assists.
Villanova is led in rebounds by Eric Dixon’s 6.3 per game.
Gillespie connects on three treys per game to lead the Wildcats.
Villanova’s steals leader is Gillespie, who averages 1.1 per game. Jermaine Samuels leads the team averaging 0.7 blocks an outing.
Villanova Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
43.7 |
207 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
40.8 |
42 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
31.8 |
192 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
28.9 |
53 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.4 |
346 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.7 |
143 |
Delaware vs. Villanova Betting Trends
Delaware is 16-16-0 against the spread this season.
Out of 34 Delaware games so far this year, 18 have hit the over.
Delaware Leaders
Jameer Nelson Jr. owns the Fightin’ Blue Hens top spot in scoring with 13.7 points per game and also tacks on five rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest.
Dylan Painter (6.6 rebounds per game) and Kevin Anderson (3.6 assists per game) are the Delaware leaders in rebounds and assists.
Ryan Allen makes more threes per game than any other member of the Fightin’ Blue Hens, averaging 1.9 treys per game.
Nobody on Delaware grabs more steals than Nelson (1.6 per game) or blocks more shots than Andrew Carr (1.1 per game).
Delaware Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.9 |
40 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.8 |
156 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
30.3 |
273 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.9 |
154 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.2 |
149 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.1 |
169 |
Betting Tips for Villanova vs. Delaware
Our best bet against the spread is Delaware (+15.5) after digging through all of the key stats and trends for this matchup. Our computer predicts the total score will go over the total of 133.5 points, with a final score of Villanova 77, Delaware 63.
