Villanova vs Providence Prediction 1/30/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Villanova vs Providence prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 30th at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview

The Villanova Wildcats are 15-5 (6-3) this year after they lost to UConn in overtime by a score of 75-67 in their last game. Villanova led 31-27 at halftime, but they scored just 30 points in the second half and lost in overtime. The Wildcats shot 34% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Duke Brennan led Villanova with 16 points and 14 rebounds, while Tyler Perkins added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Villanova defeated Georgetown by a score of 66-51, but lost to St. John’s by a score of 86-79 before that. The Wildcats have scored 77.4 points per game with 35.7 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.0 points against per game this season. Bryce Lindsay is averaging 14.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, while Tyler Perkins is averaging 12.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Villanova is shooting 46.0% from the field, 71.2% on free throws, and 36.3% on three pointers this year. 

Providence Friars Betting Preview

The Providence Friars are 9-12 (2-8) this season after they lost to UConn by a score of 87-81 in their last game. Providence trailed 41-37 at halftime and allowed 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Friars shot 48% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Jamier Jones led Providence with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Jaylin Sellers added 18 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Providence lost to Georgetown by a score of 81-78 and Marquette by a score of 105-104. The Friars have scored 88.8 points per game with 38.7 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 86.1 points against per game this season. Jaylin Sellers is averaging 16.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while Stefan Vaaks is averaging 15.1 points and 3.3 assists per game for the Friars. Providence is shooting 47.8% from the field, 78.0% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Villanova Wildcats will win

• Villanova has won 10 of its last 11 games at Finneran Pavilion.
• Providence has lost nine of its last 10 road games against Conference opponents.
• Villanova has won the first half in 19 of its last 20 games at Finneran Pavilion.

Why the Providence Friars will win

• Villanova has lost four of its last five games following an overtime loss.
• The road team has won the first half in four of Villanova’s last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Villanova’s last 11 games against Conference opponents at Finneran Pavilion have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Each of Providence’s last seven games have produced a total of 159+ points.

Villanova vs Providence Prediction 

Providence comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they are just 2-8 in Big East play. The Friars are shooting 48% from the field and they have allowed at least 81 points in five straight games. Villanova has lost two of their last three games, but they did nearly beat UConn last time out. The Wildcats are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed at least 75 points in three of their last four games. Take the over in this contest.