UConn Huskies
Basketball NCAAB Sat 21 Feb 17:30
Villanova Wildcats
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College Basketball Betting Preview: UConn vs Villanova

The UConn Huskies square off against the Villanova Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 17:30 on Saturday, February 21.

Points to Flow Between UConn and Villanova

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 140.5. Expect UConn and Villanova to surpass this number at -105.

8 UConn Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

UConn Huskies lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Creighton Bluejays 91-84.

Villanova Wildcats got the win in their last game. A 92-89 (OT) triumph occurred on the road when meeting Xavier Musketeers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UConn beat Villanova when the teams last met. It was a 75-67 (OT) scoreline. It’s been three wins on the bounce for UConn when playing Villanova. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UConn 29-5 2635 2214 421 18-2 11-3 1L
Villanova 24-8 2469 2265 204 15-4 9-4 1L
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UConn vs Villanova Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for UConn vs Villanova, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We’re surprised that the total line is 140.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these college teams take to the court. Take the -105 and cheer on points.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.

Key UConn vs Villanova stats:

  • The 140.5 line has been covered in the last 8 UConn games.
  • The 140.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 UConn games.
  • The 140.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Villanova games.
  • The 140.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Villanova games.
  • The 140.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Villanova games.

Over 140.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 51.3% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Acaden Lewis Over 4.5 Assists -141 BetMGM logo

Acaden Lewis (Villanova) can be wagered to register Over 4.5 assists at -141. We’re happy to take him to cover the Player Assists line, with bettors able to make this bet with confidence.

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Trevon Brazile Over 1.5 Assists +120 BetMGM logo

Trevon Brazile (Arkansas) can be backed to finish with Over 1.5 assists at +120. The total is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and we’re confident of landing a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 140.5
Spread Villanova +1.5
Player Assists Acaden Lewis Over 4.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 140.5. We’ve also gone for Villanova +2.5 and Acaden Lewis (Villanova) to get Over 4.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

UConn UConn logo 72 - 75 Villanova logo Villanova

We’ll roll the dice and go for Villanova to register a 75-72 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

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UConn vs Villanova Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Predicting a Close Encounter

We’re seeing Villanova priced up at +122 for a victory, with UConn trading at -147. The hosts have a 45% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 142.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. The Over 142.5 selection is available to back at -105.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Tyler Perkins Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Tyler Perkins is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -112 that he goes Over 15.5 points and -115 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Tyler Perkins (Villanova)
Over 15.5
-112
Under 15.5
-115
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Braylon Mullins (UConn)
Over 13.5
-103
Under 13.5
-125
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Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn)
Over 12.5
-118
Under 12.5
-110
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Acaden Lewis (Villanova)
Over 12.5
-115
Under 12.5
-112
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Player Assists
Silas Demary Jr. (UConn)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-108
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Acaden Lewis (Villanova)
Over 4.5
-143
Under 4.5
+110
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Player Rebounds
Duke Brennan (Villanova)
Over 11.5
+102
Under 11.5
-132
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Tarris Reed Jr. (UConn)
Over 8.5
-100
Under 8.5
-130
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Tyler Perkins (Villanova)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-145
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Alex Karaban (UConn)
Over 5.5
-108
Under 5.5
-120
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big East Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UConn 29-5 2635 2214 421 18-2 11-3 1L
St. John's 28-6 2773 2379 394 18-3 10-3 6W
Villanova 24-8 2469 2265 204 15-4 9-4 1L
Seton Hall 21-12 2321 2156 165 13-5 8-7 1L
DePaul 16-16 2248 2226 22 12-9 4-7 3L
Butler 16-16 2540 2481 59 13-8 3-8 1L
Georgetown 16-18 2503 2479 24 10-8 6-10 1L
Creighton 15-17 2404 2401 3 11-6 4-11 1L
Providence 15-18 2815 2772 43 10-7 5-11 1L
Xavier 15-18 2586 2661 -75 13-7 2-11 1L
Marquette 12-20 2405 2425 -20 10-9 2-11 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak