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Fairleigh Dickinson at Villanova odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Fairleigh Dickinson at Villanova odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (4-7) and the Villanova Wildcats (6-4) meet Wednesday at Finneran Pavilion. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Villanova odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Knights pounded Lehman College, founding member of CUNYAC, or City of New York Athletic Conference, Saturday. FDU won 98-54 against the Division III school in a game with no odds or total at the Bogota Savings Bank Center.

FDU has lost the past 3 games against Division I teams, but the Knights are 3-0 against the spread (ATS) in the span, while going 6-1 ATS in the previous 7 contests against Division I foes. The Over has cashed in each of the previous 5 outings.

Villanova enters on a season-best 3-game win streak, topping Rider, Cincinnati and Temple, while the Wildcats have covered 5 straight games. The Over/Under (O/U) has split 2-2 in the past 4 games, but is 7-3 in 10 outings this season.

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Fairleigh Dickinson at Villanova odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 3:04 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Fairleigh Dickinson +3300 (bet $100 to win $3,300) | Villanova -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100)
Against the spread: Fairleigh Dickinson +28.5 (-105) | Villanova -28.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 151.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Fairleigh Dickinson at Villanova picks and predictions

Prediction

Villanova 91, Fairleigh Dickinson 64

Moneyline

Villanova (-10000) will cost you 100 times your potential return, and that’s an extraordinary risk for not nearly enough of a reward. You must risk $100 for every $1 of profit. That’s not a recommended long-term betting strategy.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

The lean is to PLAY FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON +28.5 (-105) lightly on the road, but go with a half-unit play at most. The Knights are 6-1 ATS in the past 7 games, including trips to Creighton and Nebraska. While FDU lost those games, it covered both times as a ‘dog of 28 or more points.

Villanova -28.5 (-115) has covered 5 straight games, while going 4-0 ATS in the previous 4 outings at Finneran Pavilion, too. This will be a nail-biter for side bettors, regardless of which team you back.

Over/Under

OVER 151.5 (-105) is the play in this battle in Central Phila.

The total has gone high in 5 straight games for FDU, although the Under is 2-1 in 3 battles against power conference teams this season.

For ‘Nova, the O/U has split 2-2 in the past 4 outings, while the total has ended up going high in 7 of 10 games to date.

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Cincinnati at Villanova odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Cincinnati at Villanova odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Bearcats (6-0) and Villanova Wildcats (4-4) tangle Tuesday with the opening tip at Finneran Pavilion at 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Cincinnati vs. Villanova odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Cincinnati, which is No. 14 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, last played Wednesday when it defeated the Alabama State Hornets 77-59. The favored-by-28.5 Bearcats led by 27 inside the 5-minute mark but failed to cover after a late run by ASU. UC clobbered the Hornets on the boards, hauling down 14 offensive rebounds and clocking an overall plus-20 in rebounds. The Bearcats have been a double-digit plus in rebounding in 3 of their last 4 games.

Villanova covered as a -19 in its last game, a 72-48 triumph over Rider Broncs on Wednesday. The Wildcats had 15 made 3-pointers and are shooting 43.3% from beyond the arc over their last 3 games. VU has covered in 3 of its last 4 at home.

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Cincinnati at Villanova odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 7:07 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Cincinnati -178 (bet $178 to win $100) | Villanova +146 (bet $100 to win $146)
Against the spread (ATS): Cincinnati -4.5 (-102) | Villanova +4.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cincinnati at Villanova picks and predictions

Prediction

Cincinnati 68, Villanova 65

Moneyline

The Wildcats would be more of a live wire at +160 or better. PASS.

Against the spread

The Bearcats are 2-0 ATS on the road this season, but last season UC went just 3-5 ATS as a road favorite. Since 2020, Cincinnati has gone 7-13 ATS as a road favorite.

Peg Cincy as being due a fairly heavy dose of regression, and that’s a key part of Villanova being the value side of this one. Heading into this game, the Bearcats rank No. 1 in NCAA-I in effective field-goal percentage (61.4%) and defensive effective field-goal percentage (38.5%). And while Cincinnati is talented at both ends of the floor, it figures to be living, in part, on some shooting luck.

Villanova is solid offensively and trending the right way in that department. The Wildcats are an excellent rebounding team (that facet of the game figures to be an evenly-matched, big-body contest on Tuesday), and being a high-frequency perimeter-launch team, their recent 3-point shooting numbers are encouraging.

‘Nova has a fighting chance for an outright win and a better-than-solid probability of keeping a losing margin to one possession. TAKE VILLANOVA +4.5 (-120).

Over/Under

The Under has cashed in 5 consecutive UC games.

Both teams are at the slow end of the pace spectrum, and neither generates many looks from the foul line. A typical second-chance rebounding advantage for both figures to cancel out. And while Cincinnati may be due some defensive regression, it is really good at forcing suboptimal looks on field goals.

In Villanova’s last 5 games as a home underdog, the Under has gone 4-1, and the UNDER 138.5 (-110) is the value side of this game.

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Creighton at Villanova odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Creighton at Villanova odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Creighton Bluejays (22-8, 13-6 Big East) visit the Villanova Wildcats (17-13, 10-9) Saturday afternoon. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Creighton vs. Villanova odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Creighton has won back-to-back games after beating Marquette 89-75 last Saturday to cover as an 8-point home favorite. G Baylor Scheierman scored a game-high 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for a double-double. G Trey Alexander (18 points, 11 assists) also had a double-double. The Bluejays shot 54.1% from the field in the win.

Villanova snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 66-56 loss against Seton Hall Wednesday while failing to cover as a 1-point road underdog. F Eric Dixon scored a team-high 14 points while G TJ Bamba (11 points) was the only other Villanova player to score in double figures. The Wildcats shot 35.2% from the field in the loss.

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Creighton at Villanova odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Creighton -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Villanova -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Creighton -1.5 (-105) | Villanova +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Creighton at Villanova picks and predictions

Prediction

Creighton 69, Villanova 65

Moneyline

PASS.

There is more money to be made betting on the Creighton (-115) spread.

Against the spread

BET CREIGHTON -1.5 (-105).

Creighton is 7-3 straight up in its last 10 games and 6-4 ATS in that span. It has won and covered in 6 of its last 7 games overall and is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 as a favorite. Each of its previous 9 wins have been separated by more than 1 point. The versatility of the Bluejays offense will be the difference maker Saturday afternoon that will propel them to a win and cover.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 137.5 (-110).

Creighton has held opponents under 66 points in 3 of its last 5 games and 72 or fewer in 5 of its last 7.

Villanova has hit the Under in 8 of its last 10 games while scoring 56 or fewer points in 2 of its last 4. It has held opponents to 66 or fewer points in 8 of its last 9.

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NIT: Villanova at Liberty odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Villanova at Liberty odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 6-seed Villanova Wildcats (17-16) face the 3-seed Liberty Flames (26-8) Tuesday in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament. Tip from Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, Va., is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Villanova vs. Liberty odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

It was an up-and-down season for Villanova in the 1st season under the leadership of coach Kyle Neptune. However, the new coach had this team playing hard down the stretch, and Villanova really jelled as a group.

The Wildcats head on the road for this NIT game, but could easily be favored. It won its final 2 road games outright, and Villanova is a solid 7-4 ATS in the last 11 games overall.

Liberty was stunned by Kennesaw State Owls in the final seconds of the Atlantic Sun Championship. The Flames and Owls saw 9 lead changes, and 10 times the teams were tied in the title game. With just 0.7 seconds left, a shooting foul was called on Liberty’s Isiah Warfield, and the Owls took advantage with a successful free throw to snuff out the Flames.

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Villanova at Liberty odds

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Moneyline (ML): Villanova +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Liberty -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Villanova +3.5 (-115) | Liberty -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Villanova at Liberty picks and predictions

Prediction

Villanova 75, Liberty 71

Moneyline

VILLANOVA (+130) heads down to Lynchburg looking to keep its season alive. The Wildcats won’t be fazed by a road game in front of a raucous crowd, as this team just played at Madison Square Garden in the Big East Tournament, and have been on the road in difficult environments all season.

In fact, Villanova has won its past 2 true road games, including at Xavier as a 4.5-point underdog on Feb. 21 at Cintas Center.

Liberty (-165) lost both of its games against top-flight conference teams this season by double digits, including a 36-point loss at Alabama, and a 14-point loss t Northwestern on a neutral floor.

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Against the spread

VILLANOVA +3.5 (-115) has managed a 5-2 ATS mark in 7 road games as an underdog this season, including the outright win at Xavier, and a near-miss earlier in the season against Michigan State. Again, ‘Nova won’t be fazed by playing at Liberty.

The Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 games after a straight-up (SU) loss, and a non-cover, too.

Liberty -3.5 (-110) is an impressive 14-2 ATS in the last 16 at home. On the other hand, the Flames are a dismal 1-6 ATS in the last 7 games against teams with a winning overall record.

Over/Under

OVER 137.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly.

The Over is 6-2 in the last 8 games overall for the Flames, while cashing at a 16-7 clip in the last 23 road games for the Wildcats against teams with a winning home record.

One thing to really like about Villanova if you play the Over, it is a great free-throw shooting team. During the regular season, according to covers.com, this team led the nation at 82.3%. The ‘Cats don’t leave free points on the floor.

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Big East Tournament: Villanova vs. Creighton odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Villanova vs. Creighton odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 6th-seeded Villanova Wildcats (17-15) and 3rd-seeded Creighton Bluejays (20-11) meet Thursday for a Big East Tournament quarterfinal in New York. Tip-off at Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Villanova vs. Creighton odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Villanova defeated Georgetown 80-48 Wednesday. After a mid-winter slump that saw the Wildcats go 3-8 from Dec. 28-Feb. 4, ‘Nova has rebounded to go 7-2 over its last 9 games.

Creighton went 14-6 in Big East games. The Bluejays were 11-2 from Dec. 22-Feb. 11 but are just 3-3 since. CU launches a lot of 3-pointers and has shot 38.7% from beyond the arc over its last 5 games.

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Villanova vs. Creighton odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:25 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Villanova +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Creighton -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Villanova +5.5 (-115) | Creighton -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Villanova vs. Creighton picks and predictions

Prediction

Creighton 72, Villanova 67

Moneyline

A slight lean toward Villanova but nothing actionable.

PASS.

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Against the spread

The underdog is 10-2 across the last dozen meetings in this series, and the Wildcats are a slight lean in this spot. One more point on the scales, and Villanova would be worth some partial-unit action.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Over is 6-1 in CU’s last 7 neutral-site games.

Villanova plays at a slow pace, but its offense has been surging of late. Both teams shoot a lot of 3s, so expect some protracted runs for each side.

BACK THE OVER 134.5 (-110).

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Big East Tournament: Georgetown vs. Villanova odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Georgetown vs. Villanova Big East Tournament odds, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Georgetown Hoyas (7-24, 2-18 Big East) and Villanova Wildcats (16-15, 10-10) meet Wednesday in a 1st-round matchup in the Big East Tournament. Tip from Madison Square Garden in New York is at approximately 8 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Georgetown vs. Villanova odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Georgetown lost and failed to cover in the final 3 games of the regular season after a surprising 68-62 road win at Butler as a 5-point underdog on Feb. 19. The Hoyas’ 0-3 against the spread (ATS) run comes on the heels of a 9-1 ATS stretch from Jan. 16-Feb. 19 that started with a narrow 77-73 loss as 13.5-point underdogs at Villanova in the most recent meeting between these programs.

The Wildcats were tripped up 71-59 at home by UConn Saturday in their regular season finale, snapping a 3-game win and cover streak which included victories over ranked teams from Creighton and Xavier.

Villanova won 73-57 at Georgetown on Jan. 4, covering as 9-point favorites in the first meeting as the Under (142.5) cashed.

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Georgetown vs. Villanova odds

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Moneyline (ML): Georgetown +525 (bet $100 to win $525) | Villanova -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread: Georgetown +11.5 (-105) | Villanova -11.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Georgetown vs. Villanova picks and predictions

Prediction

Villanova 75, Georgetown 69

Moneyline

Villanova (-750) is far too expensive for a standalone bet as there is simply little too much risk for not enough reward.

AVOID, and focus on the spread instead.

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Against the spread

The lean is to GEORGETOWN +11.5 (-105).

The Hoyas were dusted by 40 in the regular-season finale at Creighton, but Georgetown is still a respectable 7-2 ATS across the past 9 games as a double-digit underdog.

Villanova wasn’t a double-digit favorite very many times in coach Kyle Neptune’s rookie season, but when the Wildcats were favored by 10 or more, it wasn’t good. ‘Nova went 0-5 ATS in 5 games as a double-digit favorite, including the Jan. 16 home game against Georgetown. The good news for Villanova is that it won each of those 5 contests, and it’ll win this one too.

Over/Under

OVER 141.5 (-115) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over has cashed in each of the lst 4 games for Georgetown following an ATS loss and is 4-1 in the past 5 after a straight-up loss.

The Over is 5-1 in the past 6 neutral-site games for Villanova, while also going 7-3 in the past 10 games following a double-digit setback at home.

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Creighton at Villanova odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Creighton at Villanova odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 19 Creighton Bluejays (18-10, 12-5 Big East) and Villanova Wildcats (14-14, 8-9) meet Saturday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Tip-off is scheduled for noon ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Creighton vs. Villanova game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Creighton has been up and down lately, alternating losses and wins across the past 4 games. The Bluejays are coming off a 73-71 home loss against Marquette Tuesday, although they haven’t lost in regulation across the past 5 road outings and are 3-2 against the spread (ATS) in those contests.

Villanova scored a surprising 64-63 win at Xavier Tuesday, and coach Kyle Neptune’s club has won 4 of the past 5 games while going 4-2 ATS across its last 6 outings. The Under is 7-2 in the past 9 games for the Wildcats.

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Creighton at Villanova odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:57 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Creighton -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Villanova +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Creighton -2.5 (-110) | Villanova +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Creighton at Villanova picks and predictions

Prediction

Creighton 67, Villanova 63

Moneyline

CREIGHTON (-145) isn’t priced terribly out of line if you’d like to just declare a winner and you don’t feel like fiddling around with the points.

The Bluejays won the first meeting 66-61 in Omaha on Feb. 4, and that was on 38% (20 of 53) shooting. It’s hard to imagine the Bluejays having a repeat performance against a Villanova defense that allows 67.6 PPG while ranking 208th in the country both in defensive field-goal percentage (44.0%) and defensive 3-point percentage (34.2%).

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Against the spread

CREIGHTON -2.5 (-110) is worth playing in this road matchup.

The Bluejays come with some risk, as they’ve won just once in the past 3 games and are 1-3 ATS across the past 4 games overall and 2-5 ATS in the previous 7 outings.

However, Creighton topped Villanova 66-61 in the first matchup in Omaha. Despite that the Wildcats covered a 9.5-point number in that meeting, the Bluejays should get it done by at least 2 buckets Saturday, but it’s gonna be a close shave as the Cats are playing much better lately.

Over/Under

UNDER 135.5 (-115) might be the best play on the board in this Big East battle.

These teams combined for just 127 points in Omaha in the first meeting, and the Under is 7-2 in the past 9 games overall for Villanova. Solid defensive play has been getting the Wildcats back on track lately.

Creighton has cashed the Under in the past 2 games, and 6 of the past 8, too, allowing 67 or fewer points in 6 of the past 8 outings overall.

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Villanova at Xavier odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Villanova at Xavier odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Villanova Wildcats (13-14, 7-9 Big East) take on the No. 15 Xavier Musketeers (20-7, 12-4) Tuesday at Cintas Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Villanova vs. Xavier odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Wildcats failed to cover as 3.5-point road underdogs in their 85-72 loss to current-No. 18 Providence on Saturday. Villanova was on a 3-game win streak before the defeat but has gone just 5-5 in its last 10 games.

The Musketeers defeated DePaul 82-68 on Saturday to cover as 13-point favorites at home. Xavier snapped a 2-game losing skid with the win and is 6-4 in its last 10 contests.

This will be the second meeting between Villanova and Xavier this season. The Musketeers won 88-80 in the first meeting to cover as 2-point road underdogs and the Over (145.5) connected.

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Villanova at Xavier odds

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Moneyline (ML): Villanova +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Xavier -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Villanova +5.5 (-115) | Xavier -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Villanova at Xavier picks and predictions

Prediction

Xavier 79, Villanova 71

Moneyline

AVOID.

While the Musketeers (-240) are 2nd in the Big East standings and 14-1 at home, taking them straight up at the current odds to win this game isn’t worth the risk.

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Against the spread

Even with Villanova winning 3 of its last 4 games, XAVIER -5.5 (-105) is the ideal choice in this matchup. The Musketeers are 10-6 ATS in conference games compared to the Wildcats’ 7-9 ATS record against Big East opponents.

Villanova is also 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against a team with a winning record.

Over/Under

OVER 148.5 (-105) is the lean in this contest with Xavier averaging a healthy 82.6 points per game (9th in the nation). Even though Villanova likely won’t produce enough points to win, Xavier allows a healthy 75.2 points per game (307th).

The Over is 19-6-1 in Xavier’s last 26 home games and 6-2 in its last 8 home games against a team with a losing road record.

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DePaul at Villanova odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s DePaul at Villanova odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The DePaul Blue Demons (9-15, 3-10 Big East) and Villanova Wildcats (10-13, 4-8) meet Wednesday at Finneran Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the DePaul vs. Villanova game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Blue Demons have dropped 5 straight games, going 1-4 against the spread (ATS). However, this team has managed 3 conference wins, including over a ranked Xavier team on Jan. 18 at home, and a 75-65 victory against Villanova in the 1st meeting on Jan. 10 as a 6.5-point underdog.

The Wildcats are on a 3-game slide including a 66-61 near-miss at Creighton on Saturday as 9.5-point underdogs. That was a rare cover, as Villanova is just 2-6 ATS in the last 8 games.

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DePaul at Villanova odds

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Moneyline (ML): DePaul +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | Vanderbilt -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): DePaul +9.5 (-115) | Villanova -9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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DePaul at Villanova picks and predictions

Prediction

Villanova 73, DePaul 67

Moneyline

PASS. Simply, Villanova is way too expensive.

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Against the spread

DEPAUL +9.5 (-115) is worth playing, as the Blue Demons look to keep it within single digits in this rematch.

While DePaul has failed to cover in 4 of the last 5 outings, it has a 10-point win over Villanova under its belt. The Blue Demons aren’t likely to get the win, but the Wildcats aren’t likely to win by double digits, either. Villanova enters 2-6 ATS in the last 8 games.

Over/Under

UNDER 141.5 (-115) is the lean in this rematch.

The Wildcats have cashed the Under in 4 in a row, while going 13-4 in the last 17 games following a cover and 5-2 in the last 7 after a straight-up loss.

The Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 road games for the Blue Demons, while going 4-0 in the last 4 games after a cover, too.

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Providence at Villanova odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Providence at Villanova odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 21 Providence Friars (16-5, 8-2 Big East) will travel to take on the Villanova Wildcats (10-10, 4-5) Sunday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia at 12 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Providence vs. Villanova odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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After losing 83-75 at Marquette on Jan. 18, Providence has won 2 straight games at home against 2 of the worst teams in the Big East. They beat DePaul 75-64, failing to cover as 13.5-point favorites, and then routed Butler 79-58, covering a 10-point spread.

Villanova comes into this game on its own 2-game winning streak with a 77-73 win over Georgetown (+13.5) followed by a 57-49 win over St. John’s as 4.5-point underdogs at Madison Square Garden.

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Providence at Villanova odds

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Moneyline (ML): Providence -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Villanova +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Providence -1.5 (-110) | Villanova +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Providence at Villanova picks and predictions

Prediction

Providence 67, Villanova 60

Moneyline

PASS.

Both teams come in on 2-game winning streaks, but only 1 has shown the ability to keep the trend going. Providence is having a solid season, while Villanova needs this game to get over .500. The Friars will take down the Wildcats in this game and I do not see an upset happening for the home team. But the spread is a better value.

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Against the spread

PROVIDENCE -1.5 (-110) is the side to wager.

This is a weird line. And I might be getting sucked in. But Providence should be bigger favorites then this. Even on the road.

The Friars and Wildcats have yet to play yet this season, so it will be good to see how these teams match up. My feeling is that the Friars will use the better offense and the better defense to pull away at the end of this game. It will be close for a while. But in the end, Providence will win by 4 or 5.

Providence will use its No. 37 offense (78.8 points per game) to outscore a Villanova squad that is 201st in the nation ( 70.7 PPG).

Over/Under

UNDER 138.5 (-110) is the total play here.

The Villanova offense is struggling and will be unable to get anything going against the Providence defense. This game will remain close throughout and Providence will also not find baskets easily gotten. Another physical Big East game is in store here and I do not see either team getting out of the 60’s. So, the Under 138.5 is the correct side.

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