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UConn vs Villanova Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks
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Villanova (10-5) vs UConn (12-3)
January 8, 2025 at 06:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Villanova +1.5 — Over/Under: 147
The UConn Huskies and Villanova Wildcats meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Finneran Pavilion. Here’s a UConn vs Villanova Prediction. This article will include a UConn vs Villanova Pick.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies beat Providence and DePaul, and they play Georgetown, Creighton, and Butler next. The UConn Huskies are averaging 83.9 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 68.6 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Alex Karaban is averaging 16.3 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Liam McNeeley is averaging 13.6 points and 2.6 assists. Solo Ball is the third double-digit scorer and Tarris Reed Jr. is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats beat Butler and DePaul, and they play St. John’s, Xavier, and Providence next. The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 80.1 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 66.9 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Eric Dixon is averaging 25.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar is averaging 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds. Jhamir Brickus is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Longino is dishing 2.3 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 41.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won 48 of its last 51 night games against Conference opponents at Finneran Pavilion.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last 11 games against the Big East Conference.
- Villanova has lost each of its last six night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Villanova has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Villanova’s last 11 night games against the Big East Conference have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Each of Connecticut’s last four games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 149+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Villanova ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (105.9).
- Villanova ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.27).
- Connecticut ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (16.6).
- Connecticut ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (19.7).
UConn vs Villanova Injury Report
The Villanova Wildcats don’t have any players listed on their injury report. The UCONN Huskies will be without Ahmad Nowell and Liam McNeeley
UConn vs Villanova Prediction
The UConn Huskies have had some close calls this season, and now they’re undermanned with the injuries to Ahmad Nowell and Liam McNeeley. The Villanova Wildcats have turned this season on its head, winning eight of their 10 wins and covering eight of those games. The Finneran Pavilion is going to be rocking as well. I get all of that. Still, I’m rolling with UConn and the small chalk. The UConn Huskies have proven to be the team to beat in the country these last few years, and they’re tough to bet against. I give Villanova for this stretch, but I’m not betting against UConn, especially when getting these soft lines.
