Providence at Villanova - 3/1/22 College Basketball Picks and Prediction

The Providence Friars will go on the road to play the Villanova Wildcats in a Big East game on Tuesday.

The Providence Friars are 24-3 (14-2) this season and have won 11 of their last 12 games. Providence is coming off of a win against Creighton by a score of 72-51. Providence shot 47.5% on field goals and was +6 in rebounding margin in the game. A.J. Reeves led the Friars with 23 points and 2 assists in the win. Providence is averaging 72.5 points per game and is giving up 66.2 points per game against, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds per game and 13.4 assists per game. Nate Watson is averaging 14 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Al Durham is averaging 13.3 points per game and 3.4 assists per game for the Friars. Providence is shooting 44.5% on field goals, 73.1% on free throws, and 34.9% on three pointers.

The Villanova Wildcats are 21-7 (14-4) this season and have won five of their last six games. Villanova lost to Connecticut by a score of 71-69 in their last game. Villanova shot 45.7% from the field and made 12 three pointers in the loss. Collin Gillespie led the Wildcats with 17 points and 4 assists in the game. Villanova is averaging 73.6 points per game and is giving up 63.4 points per game against, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds per game and 12.3 assists per game. Collin Gillespie is averaging 16.6 points per game and 3 assists per game, while Justin Moore is averaging 15.3 points per game and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Villanova is shooting 44.3% on field goals, 82.7% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers.