Providence Friars (14-7) vs. Villanova Wildcats (11-10)
February 4, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Villanova Wildcats -4.5; Over/Under: +135.5
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The Providence Friars will play the Villanova Wildcats in a Big East game on Sunday night at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Providence has won three of their last four games, while Villanova has lost five games in a row. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Providence vs Villanova prediction.
Providence Preview
The Providence Friars are 14-7 (5-5) this year after they lost to UConn by a score of 74-65 in their last game. Providence trailed 29-28 at halftime and allowed 45 points in the second half for the loss. The Friars shot 41.4% from the field and were -7 in rebounding margin in the game. Providence had won their previous three games against Georgetown, Seton Hall, and DePaul. The Friars are scoring 73.8 points per game with 36.6 rebounds per game and 13.7 assists per game, while allowing 66.5 points against per game this year. Devin Carter is averaging 18.7 points per game, 8.1 rebounds per game, and 3.4 assists per game. Providence is shooting 46% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers this season.
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Villanova Preview
The Villanova Wildcats are 11-10 (4-6) this season after they lost to Marquette by a score of 85-80 in their last game. Villanova trailed 39-31 at the half, but they did score 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 39.4% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the game. Villanova has also lost to Butler, St. John’s, UConn, and Marquette during this losing streak. The Wildcats are scoring 73.2 points per game with 36 rebounds per game and 12.3 assists per game, while giving up 68.4 points against per game this season. Eric Dixon is averaging 16 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game. Villanova is shooting 42.2% from the field, 82.1% on free throws, and 32.6% on three pointers this year.
Providence vs Villanova Betting Prediction
Villanova comes into this game on a five game losing streak, but they will be at home for this game, as they try to get back on the right track. The Wildcats are shooting 42.2% from the field and they have allowed 85 points or more in three of their last five games. Providence has won three of their last four games and they are shooting 46% from the field. The Friars have been able to take advantage of a soft part in their schedule and I think they will be able to keep this game close. Take Providence with the points.
