UConn vs Villanova Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a UConn vs Villanova Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  February 18th, at the XL Center. Let’s take a look at a UConn Huskies vs Villanova Wildcats pick. 

Villanova Looks to Bounce Back

Villanova is looking to bounce back here after they really struggled in the last game. Villanova scored only 62 points against Providence while the defense gave up 75 points and that was enough for the 13 points. At halftime, they were down 36-24 and in the second half, it didn’t get any better as they ended up losing. Villanova shot 43.4 percent from the field and 26.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Villanova comes into this game with a 15-10 record, and they have gone 13-12 against the spread. Away from home this season they have gone 2-5 against the spread. Villanova is averaging 74.8 points while their defense is giving up 68 points per game. The offense is ranked 162nd in the league while the defense is ranked 68th. Eric Dixon has been the top player for Villanova this season, averaging 23.2 points while shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 42.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

UConn Continues to Shock

UConn continues to shock at times, and it always comes at the worst time. UConn faced off against Seton Hall in the last game and they blew it late during regulation and they blew it again in overtime, which led to the 69-68 defeat. UConn shot only 37.3 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Alex Karaban put up 20 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against Creighton, they played better and they were able to secure the 70-66 victory. 

UConn currently sits with a 17-7 record overall and they have gone 11-13 against the spread. At home this season they have gone 10-2 straight up. The one thing they can’t do is overlook this game, or they will be in trouble. UConn is averaging 78.3 points while their defense is giving up 68.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 80th in the league while the defense is ranked 73rd in the league. Solo Ball is averaging 14.8 points while shooting 42.4 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why UConn Will Beat Villanova

• Connecticut has won each of its last 16 night games at XL Center.
• Villanova has lost four of its last five road games against the Big East Conference.

UConn vs Villanova Prediction

This is a big-time bounce-back spot for UConn. It’s not so much that I trust the Huskies; I just really don’t trust Villanova, and the Wildcats are going to have some major issues here. Villanova is averaging 74.8 points on the season, but the Wildcats are going to have some major issues getting that type of offense going here. UConn is averaging 78.3 points, and they are going to end up cruising here. This game is going to be a blowout victory for UConn. Back UConn against the spread.