| MATCHUP | Providence Friars | Villanova Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-12 | 15-5 |
| Where | Finneran Pavilion, Villanova, PA | |
| When | Friday, January 30, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Villanova Wildcats Preview
The Villanova Wildcats have a 15-5 overall record this season and a 6-3 record in the Big East. They are coming off a 75-67 away loss against UConn in overtime and their previous three games were a 66-51 home win against Georgetown, an 86-79 home loss against St. John’s and an 88-82 away win against Providence.
Offensively, Villanova averages 77.4 points per game, while allowing 69 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.9 assists per game. They average 2.3 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
Bryce Lindsay leads Villanova in scoring, with an average of 14.2 points per game, while shooting with 41.5% from the field and 78.2% from the free throw line. Duke Brennan is the team’s leading rebounder with 10.7 per game, while Acaden Lewis leads the team in assists with 5.2 per game.
Providence Friars Preview
The Providence Friars have a 9-12 overall record this season and a 2-8 record in the Big East. They are coming off an 87-81 away loss against UConn and their previous three games were an 81-78 home loss against Georgetown, a 105-104 away loss against Marquette in overtime and a 93-88 home win against Creighton.
Offensively, Providence averages 88.8 points per game, while allowing 86.1 points per game defensively. The Friars shoot with 48% from the field and grab 38.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.6 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively.
Jason Edwards leads Providence in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game, while shooting with 42.9% from the field and 78.7% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 3.3 per game. Oswin Erhunmwunse is the team’s leading rebounder with 8 per game.
Providence Friars @ Villanova Wildcats Betting Trends: January 30, 2026
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won 10 of its last 11 games at Finneran Pavilion.
- Providence has lost nine of its last 10 road games against Conference opponents.
- Villanova has won the first half in 19 of its last 20 games at Finneran Pavilion.
Why the Providence Friars will win
- Villanova has lost four of its last five games following an overtime loss.
- The road team has won the first half in four of Villanova’s last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Villanova’s last 11 games against Conference opponents at Finneran Pavilion have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
- Each of Providence’s last seven games have produced a total of 159+ points.
Providence vs Villanova Prediction
In this Providence vs Villanova Prediction, Villanova is coming as -8 home favorites. Villanova has been the better team this season and has been extremely strong at home, while Providence has been terrible on the road, with just one win in 6 road games. Villanova has been in good form lately, with a 7-3 record in its last 10 games and 3-1 against the spread and are facing a Providence squad that has been struggling, with a 2-8 record in their last 10 games. Villanova also boasts a superior defense, allowing 17.1 points per game less than Providence, so I expect them to win this one comfortably at home and cover the spread.