Villanova vs Providence College Basketball Game Preview

Villanova Wildcats vs Providence Friars prediction and college basketball game preview.

Villanova Wildcats vs Providence Friars prediction and college basketball game preview.


Villanova vs Providence Broadcast

Date: Saturday, March 6
Game Time: 2:30 ET
Venue: Alumni Hall, Providence, RI
Network: FOX

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Villanova (16-4) vs Providence (12-12) Game Preview

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Why Villanova Will Win

It’s been a struggle for Providence to score.

Villanova hasn’t been consistent or strong enough from three – it went 2-of-27 from outside against Butler a few days ago – but it shouldn’t take too much to push past a Friar team that has a hard time getting to 70 points.

It’s shooting well from the field lately, but the defense doesn’t force a lot of mistakes and this isn’t a consistent enough team from the outside to throw a scare into the Wildcats if they go on a run. However …

Why Providence Will Win

Providence is fantastic at getting out and stopping teams from three.

UConn was able to hit 42% from the outside a few weeks ago, and St. John’s couldn’t seem to miss back in early February, but no one else has been able to go off. The Friars are allowing teams to hit just 30% from three and they’re not bad at forcing teams out of their games and styles.

No, this isn’t a consistent shooting team, but as long as it’s able to not get too far behind, it’s usually able to let the defense take care of the rest.

What’s Going To Happen

Providence was able to stop Villanova from three in the first meeting and wasn’t all that bad from the field, and …

Villanova 71, Providence 56.

The Wildcats haven’t been perfect, and they’ve lost their last three road games, but they should be able to do just enough slip past with a decent shooting day from inside the arc to get through in a fight.

Villanova vs Providence Prediction, Line

Villanova 72, Providence 67
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Line: Villanova -4, o/u: 136.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5

Must See Rating: 3

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Villanova vs Providence Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview

Villanova Wildcats vs Providence Friars prediction and college basketball game preview.

Villanova Wildcats vs Providence Friars prediction and college basketball game preview.


Villanova vs Providence Broadcast

Date: Saturday, January 23
Game Time: 2:30 ET
Venue: Finneran Pavillion, Villanova, PA
Network: FOX

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Villanova (9-1) vs Providence (8-6) Game Preview

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Why Providence Will Win

Does Villanova have its legs back? The win over Seton Hall a few day ago was the first time the Wildcats were able to go since before Christmas. The results were okay, but it’s still going to be a bit before they’re 100% back to form.

The Friars might be struggling in 2021, but they’re coming off a great performance in a key win over Creighton thanks to a huge performance on the boards. Villanova isn’t anything special on the offensive glass – there can’t be any second-chance points.

There can’t be any easy chances at all to give away to this Wildcat team. Providence doesn’t make a whole lot of mistakes, but …

Why Villanova Will Win

Providence will come up with steals, but it doesn’t to enough to force easy mistakes and transition points, and Villanova doesn’t turn the ball over at all.

The Wildcats lead the nation in fewest turnovers per game, giving away just eight per outing. Combine that with Providence’s inability to do a ton on the defensive glass, and add in their greatness from three, and look out.

Villanova is excellent from beyond the arc, and Providence isn’t. Go on a big early run, and the Wildcats should have this.

What’s Going To Happen

Providence isn’t going to make this too easy.

It might not force turnovers, but it gets just enough defensive pressure on the outside to keep Villanova from getting into a comfortable groove. However, Villanova has too much scoring pop and should be fine at home – this is Providence’s fourth straight road trip.

Villanova vs Providence Prediction, Line

Villanova 78, Providence 68
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Villanova -11, o/u: 140
ATS Confidence out of 5:
 2

Must See Rating: 2.5

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