| MATCHUP | Villanova Wildcats | UConn Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-4 | 18-1 |
| Spread | +11.5 -118 | -11.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +550 | -800 |
| Total | Over 136.5 (-105) | Under 136.5 (-115) |
| Where | PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, CT | |
| When | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FOX | |
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats beat Georgetown, lost to St. John’s, and they play Providence next. Villanova has won 8 of its last 10 games.
The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 78 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 68.6 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Bryce Lindsay is averaging 14.7 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Acaden Lewis is averaging 12.3 points and 3.6 rebounds. Tyler Perkins is the third double-digit scorer and Duke Brennan is dishing 1.8 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies beat Georgetown and Seton Hall, and they play Providence next. UConn has won 14 straight games.
The UConn Huskies are averaging 78.5 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 63.3 points on 38.9 percent shooting. Tarris Reed Jr. is averaging 14.5 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Solo Ball is averaging 14.1 points and 1.4 assists. Alex Karaban is the third double-digit scorer and Braylon Mullins is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 27.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last 22 games as an AP-ranked team at PeoplesBank Arena.
- Villanova has lost nine of its last 10 games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Villanova has lost the first half in each of its last five games against teams with an AP Ranking of 2.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won each of its last four road games.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Villanova’s last 11 day games have produced a total of 140+ points.
- Seven of the last eight games between Villanova and Connecticut have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Villanova vs UConn Prediction
UConn has the ability to blow the doors off anybody in the country, but it’s also just 7-12 ATS on the season. UConn hasn’t cashed a ticket since New Year’s Eve. Villanova keeps getting disrespected by oddsmakers, but it keeps winning games and is 12-7 ATS on the season. Villanova also has 5 road wins this season and is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games against UConn. This is a lot of points to just throw out there, and I’m higher on Villanova than most. I’ll take a stab with the free buckets.