Villanova vs UConn Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Villanova vs UConn prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 18th at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview

The Villanova Wildcats are 15-11 (8-7) this year after they lost to Providence by a score of 75-62 in their last game. Villanova trailed 36-24 at halftime and allowed 39 points in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 43.4% from the field, 26.3% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Wooga Poplar led Villanova with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Jordan Longino added 18 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats defeated St. John’s by a score of 73-71 and Xavier by a score of 80-68. Villanova has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Big East standings with an 8-7 record. Villanova has scored 74.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.0 points per game, while also averaging 34.2 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Eric Dixon is averaging 23.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Wooga Poplar is averaging 14.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. Villanova is shooting 47.1% from the field, 80.9% on free throws, and 39.7% on three-pointers this season. 

UConn Huskies Betting Preview

The UConn Huskies are 17-8 (9-5) this season after they lost to Seton Hall in overtime by a score of 69-68 in their last game. UConn trailed 25-22 at halftime, but they had multiple chances to win in regulation and in overtime, but couldn’t finish and ended with the loss. The Huskies shot 37.3% from the field, 30.8% on three-pointers, and 76.2% on free throws in the game. Alex Karaban led UConn with 20 points and six rebounds, while Solo Ball added 15 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Huskies defeated Creighton by a score of 70-66 but did lose to St. John’s by a score of 68-62 before that. UConn has won three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Big East standings with a 9-5 record. UConn has scored 78.3 points per game and they have allowed 68.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 18.1 assists per game this season. Liam McNeeley is averaging 15.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Solo Ball is averaging 14.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. UConn is shooting 48.1% from the field, 77.5% on free throws, and 35.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why UConn will beat Villanova

• Connecticut has won each of its last 16 night games at XL Center.
• Villanova has lost four of its last five road games against the Big East Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last four night games between Villanova and Connecticut have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
• Four of Villanova’s last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Villanova vs UConn Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after losing their last game, so this is a big bounceback for each side. UConn played very poorly in their loss to Seton Hall, but they will be at home for this game. The Huskies are shooting 48.1% from the field this year and their defense has been very solid over the last few weeks. Villanova is coming off of a bad loss to Providence and they are just 1-4 in their last five road games. The Wildcats desperately need a big win in this matchup, but I have very little faith in them on the road. Take UConn here.