| MATCHUP | UConn Huskies | Villanova Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 24-3 | 21-5 |
| Spread | -2.5 -102 | +2.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-112) | Under 142.5 (-108) |
| Where | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:30 PM EST | |
| TV | TNT | |
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies are 24-3 (14-2) this season after they lost to Creighton by a score of 91-84 in their last game. UConn was tied at 45 at halftime, but they allowed 46 points in the second half for the loss. The Huskies shot 44% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 61% on free throws in the game. Braylon Mullins led UConn with 25 points and six rebounds, while Silas Demary Jr added 17 points and nine assists in the loss.Prior to that game, UConn defeated Georgetown by a score of 79-75 and Butler by a score of 80-70. The Huskies have scored 79.4 points per game with 36.4 rebounds and 18.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.1 points against per game this season. Solo Ball is averaging 14.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, while Tarris Reed Jr is averaging 13.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per game for the Huskies. UConn is shooting 48.8% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats are 21-5 (12-3) this year after they defeated Xavier by a score of 92-89 in overtime. Villanova led 43-42 at halftime, but they couldn’t hold the slim lead, before escaping with the win in overtime. The Wildcats shot 44% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Acaden Lewis led Villanova with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Tyler Perkins added 17 points and three rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Villanova defeated Creighton by a score of 80-69 and Marquette by a score of 77-74. The Wildcats have scored 78.3 points per game with 35.6 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.9 points against per game this season. Tyler Perkins is averaging 13.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Acaden Lewis is averaging 12.7 points and 5.3 assists per game for the Wildcats. Villanova is shooting 45.9% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this year.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won each of its last six games.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Villanova has lost each of its last seven night games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Villanova has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Connecticut’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.
- Nine of the last 10 games between Connecticut and Villanova have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.