Villanova vs UConn Prediction 3/13/25 College Basketball Picks

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Villanova

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-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wildcats and Huskies.

When these two teams faced off on February 18th, UConn secured the 66-59 victory. 

Can Villanova Pull Off Upset?

Villanova have not met the expectations this season, but they are coming off a victory on Wednesday. Villanova faced off against Seton Hall, and they scored 67 points on the way to the victory. In the first half, the defense gave up only 17 points, and even though they gave up 38 points in the second half, they had such an easy lead that it was an easy victory. Eric Dixon had another strong game, and he’s been the X-factor all season. On Wednesday, he finished with 19 points and three rebounds. Two games ago against Georgetown, they didn’t play as well, and they lost 75-73. 

Villanova has a 19-13 record overall, and in this game, the defense is going to need to be strong like it was on Thursday. Villanova is averaging 74.1 points, while its defense is giving up 67.7 points per game. The defense is ranked 58th overall, and it’s clear that is what they need to lean on to make a run. Dixon has been the top player, averaging 23.6 points while shooting 46.5 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

UConn Picking Up Steam

UConn is suddenly hot and they have won four games in a row. Two games ago against Marquette, they won 72-66, and in the last game against Seton Hall, they won 81-50. At halftime against Seton Hall, they were up 43-22, and they never looked back on the way to the victory. The Huskies shot 51.9 percent from the field and 32 percent from behind the three-point line. Solo Ball had a strong game putting up 17 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Five different players put up at least 10 points. One of the strengths of this team is their balanced attack. 

UConn has a 22-9 overall record and has leaned on the offense. They are averaging 78 points while their defense is giving up 68.3 points per game. If the defense is good, they will find success in this game. Solo Ball has been the top player, averaging 14.8 points, shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 42.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Villanova vs UConn Prediction

Is Villanova going to win this game? I am not so confident about that, but I believe they will find a way to keep this game close. Dixon is the best player on the court in this game, and he will have another big game here. In the last game against UConn, Dixon put up 17 points, and he’s going to go even higher than that here. UConn is averaging 78 points per game, but the pace of this game is actually going to be slower, which will allow Villanova to stay in this game. Back Villanova against the spread.