In this article we will formulate a La Salle vs Villanova prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 19th at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
La Salle Explorers Betting Preview
The La Salle Explorers are 2-2 this season after they lost to Penn State by a score of 83-69 in their last game. La Salle trailed 42-29 at halftime, but did score 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Explorers shot 50% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Jerome Brewer Jr led La Salle with 13 points and seven rebounds, while Ashton Walker added 13 points and six assists in the loss.
Prior to that game, La Salle lost to Temple by a score of 90-63, but did beat Monmouth by a score of 73-60 before that. The Explorers have scored 73.0 points per game with 36.0 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.0 points against per game this season. Jaeden Marshall is averaging 15.3 points and 2.8 assists per game, while Jerome Brewer Jr is averaging 11.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for the Explorers. La Salle is shooting 42.9% from the field, 77.5% on free throws, and 39.7% on three pointers this season.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats are 3-1 this year after they defeated Duquesne by a score of 87-77 in their last game. Villanova led 45-35 at halftime, but did allow 42 points in the second half in the win. The Wildcats shot 44% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Acaden Lewis led the Wildcats with 19 points and six assists, while Bryce Lindsay added 18 points and three assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Villanova defeated Sacred Heart by a score of 94-60 and Queens by a score of 94-74. The Wildcats have scored 85.3 points per game with 41.8 rebounds and 18.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.5 points against per game this season. Bryce Lindsay is averaging 23.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Acaden Lewis is averaging 12.3 points and 5.3 assists per game for the Wildcats. Villanova is shooting 46.2% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 37.3% on three pointers this year.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- La Salle has lost each of its last 13 games against the Big East Conference.
- Villanova has won each of its last nine games against La Salle.
- La Salle has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against the Big East Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of La Salle’s last 10 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Each of Villanova’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.
La Salle vs Villanova Prediction
La Salle comes into this game on a two game losing streak after allowing 83 and 90 points to Penn State and Temple, but they will be at home here. The Explorers are shooting 43% from the field and they have scored 69 or fewer in two straight. Villanova has won three games in a row and even in their loss to BYU, they played decently well. The Wildcats are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored 87+ in three straight games. I do think La Salle will keep it close early, but I expect Villanova to go on a run in the second half to cover.