Villanova vs UConn Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Villanova vs UConn Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th, at The Pavilion. Let’s take a look at a look at Villanova Wildcats vs UConn Huskies Pick. 

Villanova Has Won Two Straight

Villanova has won two straight games and they have some confidence right now. Two games ago against Butler, they were up 73-65 and in the last game against DePaul, they were able to secure a 100-56 victory. At halftime, they were up 48-32, and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Forward Eric Dixon put up 25 points, five rebounds, and four assists. There are five different players that put up at least 11 points to help pace them. 

Villanova on the season is averaging 80.1 points while their defense is giving up 66.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 75th in the league while the defense is ranked 74th in the league. Eric Dixon has been the star of the show for this team averaging 25.9 points while shooting 53.4 percent from the field and 49 percent from behind the three-point line. He has really kept this team afloat all year with his scoring and rebounding. 

Why Villanova Will Beat UConn 

• Villanova has won 48 of its last 51 night games against Conference opponents at Finneran Pavilion.

UConn Has Confidence

UConn had some issues at times early in the season but they have a ton of confidence right now. UConn in the last game faced off against Providence and that was enough for the three-point victory. UConn shot 56.3 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from behind the three-point line. Hassan Diarrra put up 19 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. There were six different players that put up at least 10 points. Two games ago against DePaul, they scored 81 points on the way to the win. Overall UConn sits with a 12-3 record overall but they have gone only 8-7 against the spread. 

UConn is averaging 83.9 points per game while their defense is giving up 68.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league while the defense is ranked 108th. Alex Karaban has been the top player for UConn averaging 16.3 points while shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 42.5 percent from behind the three-point line. UConn will play Georgetown, Creighton, and Butler next.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Villanova’s last 11 night games against the Big East Conference has produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Each of Connecticut’s last four games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 149+ points.

Villanova vs UConn Prediction

Give me Villanova here. Yes, Uconn might be the better team, but especially in the last game, they didn’t look exactly dominant. This Villanova team is good and they are averaging 80.1 points per game. Eric Dixon is having a huge season and is going to put on a show here. UConn’s defense has shown some holes in the last couple of games and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Villanova is going to score enough, and they are going to end up covering the spread here.