Utah State vs Villanova Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Utah State vs Villanova
No. 9 Utah State Aggies take on No. 9 Villanova Wildcats in this NCAA Tournament First Round game at Viejas Arena in San Diego, with tip-off scheduled for 16:10 on Friday, March 20.
We’re looking to get with Utah State at the current odds of -122. They have a great chance of winning against Villanova and that is our prediction.
The Utah State Aggies (28-6, 1st in Mountain West) picked up a 73-62 home win over the San Diego State Aztecs last time out.
The Villanova Wildcats (24-8, 3rd in Big East) lost their last game, falling 78-64 at home to the Georgetown Hoyas.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Utah State
|
29-5 | 2816 | 2382 | 434 | 19-0 | 10-5 | 4W |
Villanova
|
24-8 | 2469 | 2265 | 204 | 15-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
Utah State vs Villanova Prediction & Picks
Step into Utah State vs Villanova with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.
Game Prediction
The pick is that Utah State will prove too strong for the home team, with -122 currently on offer that they win this college contest. That looks a price worth taking for this value selection.
The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date college hoops stats for sharper picks.
Key Utah State vs Villanova stats:
Utah State Moneyline Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 54.9% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
Those who are looking for more value when backing Utah State should consider the spread. Place a bet on them to cover the line that makes the most appeal at the odds.
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Player Prop Picks
Drake Allen (Utah State) is available at -108 to score Over 10.5 points. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.
Karson Templin (Utah State) can be backed to total Over 7.5 points at -127. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and we’re confident with this wager.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Utah State on the moneyline followed by Over 146.5. Add in Drake Allen (Utah State) to score Over 10.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
78
-
75
Villanova
For a fun bet, consider backing Utah State to claim a 78-75 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.
Utah State 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.
The latest Moneyline odds are -100 that Villanova win, while Utah State have been chalked up at -120. The sportsbooks give the home team a 50% chance of winning this college game.
The spread is calculated to be 1.5, while total points comes in at 146.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 146.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.
If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball contest, visit the best sportsbooks and check out the wide range of team props and game lines. Find the lines which are the most attractive.
The favorite to score most points is Tyler Perkins. You can get -110 that he scores Over 15.5 points or -118 that he goes Under.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Utah State Stats
Villanova Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.80 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season 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 |
| Mountain West | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Utah State
|
29-5 | 2816 | 2382 | 434 | 19-0 | 10-5 | 4W |
New Mexico
|
23-10 | 2658 | 2337 | 321 | 16-3 | 7-7 | 1L |
San Diego State
|
22-11 | 2580 | 2342 | 238 | 16-3 | 6-8 | 1L |
Boise State
|
21-11 | 2512 | 2351 | 161 | 13-7 | 8-4 | 1L |
Nevada
|
22-12 | 2582 | 2434 | 148 | 17-3 | 5-9 | 1L |
Colorado State
|
21-12 | 2510 | 2347 | 163 | 13-6 | 8-6 | 1L |
Grand Canyon
|
20-12 | 2420 | 2197 | 223 | 14-7 | 6-5 | 1L |
Wyoming
|
18-14 | 2467 | 2335 | 132 | 14-4 | 4-10 | 1L |
UNLV
|
15-18 | 2610 | 2613 | -3 | 10-7 | 5-11 | 1L |
Fresno State
|
13-19 | 2331 | 2330 | 1 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 2L |
San Jose State
|
9-24 | 2376 | 2591 | -215 | 7-11 | 2-13 | 1L |
Air Force
|
3-29 | 1969 | 2556 | -587 | 3-16 | 0-13 | 25L |
- 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
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