UConn vs Villanova Prediction 3/13/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Villanova (19-13) vs. UConn (22-9)
March 13, 2025 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: UConn -5.5; Over/Under: 135.5
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The Villanova Wildcats and UConn Huskies meet Thursday in the college basketball Big East Quarterfinal at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a UConn vs Villanova Prediction. This article will include a UConn vs Villanova Pick.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats recently played Butler, Georgetown, and Seton Hall. Villanova has won seven of its last 10 games and needs more wins to have a chance at the big dance.
The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 74.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.7 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Eric Dixon is averaging 23.6 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Wooga Poplar is averaging 14.2 points and 6.9 rebounds. Jordan Longino is the third double-digit scorer and Jhamir Brickus is dishing 5 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies recently bat Providence, Marquette, and Seton Hall. UConn has won four straight games and could improve its NCAA Tournament seed with a deep run in this tournament.
The UConn Huskies are averaging 78 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 68.3 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Solo Ball is averaging 14.8 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Liam McNeeley is averaging 14.7 points and 2.5 assists. Alex Karaban is the third double-digit scorer and Tarris Reed Jr. is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The UConn Huskies are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The UConn Huskies are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last nine games at Madison Square Garden against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Villanova has lost each of its last three games at Madison Square Garden when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Connecticut has won the first half in 15 of its last 16 night games played at neutral venues.
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won 23 of its last 24 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Connecticut has lost four of its last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Villanova has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Villanova’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 128 or fewer points.
- Seven of Connecticut’s last eight games at Madison Square Garden have produced a total of 141+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Connecticut ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.5).
- Connecticut ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.9).
- Villanova is the only team to ranks in the top-five for both three-point percentage and free throw percentage this season.
- Villanova ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (39.8%).
UConn vs Villanova Injury Report
UConn doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Villanova will continue to be without Nnanna Njoku due to a knee injury.
UConn vs Villanova Prediction
Villanova has the experience and the scorers to make this game interesting, and it did beat UCONN back in January. It wouldn’t be shocking to see this game come down to the wire. However, March is where UConn shines, and the Huskies have built momentum with four straight wins and a 3-1 ATS record during that span. Madison Square Garden is also UConn’s second home, and you can bet this will feel like a home game. This has been a year of shaky moments for UConn, but this is always a dangerous program this time of year. With the rest advantage and a home feel, I’ll lay the points with the Huskies.
