Villanova vs Providence Prediction 1/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Villanova vs Providence prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 13th at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview

The Villanova Wildcats are 13-3 (4-1) this season after they defeated Marquette by a score of 76-73 in their last game. Villanova led 44-38 at halftime, but they were outscored 35-32 in the second half in the win. The Wildcats shot 55% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Acaden Lewis led Villanova with 20 points and eight assists, while Matt Hodge added 14 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Villanova lost to Creighton by a score of 76-72, but did beat Butler by a score of 85-67 before that. The Wildcats have scored 78.0 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.8 points against per game this season. Bryce Lindsay is averaging 15.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, while Acaden Lewis is averaging 13.0 points and 5.2 assists per game for the Wildcats. Villanova is shooting 46.8% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this season. 

Providence Friars Betting Preview

The Providence Friars are 8-8 (1-4) this year after they lost to Xavier by a score of 97-84 in their last game. Providence trailed 44-35 at halftime and they allowed 53 points in the second half in the loss. The Friars shot 45% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Stefan Vaaks led Providence with 21 points and four rebounds, while Jason Edwards added 16 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Providence lost to UConn by a score of 103-98, but did beat St. John’s by a score of 77-71 before that. The Friars have scored 89.1 points per game with 39.3 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 84.9 points against per game this season. Jason Edwards is averaging 17.2 points and 3.3 assists per game, while Jaylin Sellers is averaging 15.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Friars. Providence is shooting 47.5% from the field, 77.7% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Providence Friars will win

• Providence has won 41 of its last 48 night games at Amica Mutual Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Villanova Wildcats will win

• Villanova has won 12 of its last 13 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Providence has lost 10 of its last 11 games against the Big East Conference.
• Providence has lost the first half in 12 of its last 16 games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Villanova’s last 17 games against the Big East Conference Conference have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Each of the last seven games between Villanova and Providence have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

Villanova vs Providence Prediction 

Providence comes into this matchup after losing four of their last five games, but they do have a win over St. John’s and nearly beat UConn. The Friars are shooting 48% from the field and they have allowed 97+ points in three of their last five games. Villanova is 13-3 on the season and they have won three conference games on the road already this year. The Wildcats are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 67 points or fewer in three of their last five. I know Providence is just 1-4 in conference play, but I think they are a very dangerous team, especially at home. Take the Friars here.

David Racey's Pick: Providence +2.5