Villanova vs Providence Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Villanova vs Providence

The Villanova Wildcats square off against the Providence Friars, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Tuesday, January 13.

It’s time to side with Villanova to secure a victory over Providence. They should have the upper hand and the -137 for our Moneyline prediction looks like a value bet.

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Villanova Wildcats won their previous game by a 76-73 scoreline. It was on the road against Marquette Golden Eagles.

Providence Friars lost on the road in their last game. Xavier Musketeers won 97-84.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Providence triumphed 75-62 when they last played Villanova. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Villanova win six times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Villanova	13-3	1248	1085	163	9-1	4-2	1W
Providence	8-8	1426	1359	67	6-3	2-5	2L

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Villanova vs Providence Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Villanova vs Providence with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

If you’re looking for a value bet, then -137 that Villanova win this college matchup certainly stands out. We’re expecting them to triumph on the Moneyline at juicy odds.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Villanova vs Providence stats:

• Villanova have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Villanova have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Villanova have won 3 consecutive games on the road.
• Providence have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Providence have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Providence have lost their last 2 games.
• Providence have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Villanova.

Villanova Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 57.8% prospect of delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

We’d recommend taking a look at the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result lines if you’re interested in siding with Villanova but want bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Villanova 77 - 75 Providence

We’re expecting this to be a close game and we’ll take Villanova to win 77-75. This is available at huge odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

Villanova vs Providence Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Providence are +114 to win against Villanova who are priced at betting odds of -137. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 58% chance of winning.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 158.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those expecting a low total can back Under 158.5 at -105.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Villanova

-137

Providence

+114

Point Spread

Villanova -2.5

-102

Providence +2.5

-120

Total Points

Under 158.5

-105

Over 158.5

-115

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Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Villanova Stats

Providence Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 134.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 158.5: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 on the Road: Has not been covered in any of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 67.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.00 pts and allowed 67.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 173.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 167.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 158.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 158.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.70 pts and allowed 86.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 88.00 pts and allowed 79.40 pts in the last 10 home games

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Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	16-1	1358	1076	282	10-1	6-0	12W
Seton Hall	14-2	1181	1003	178	8-1	6-1	3W
Villanova	13-3	1248	1085	163	9-1	4-2	1W
St. John's	11-5	1370	1163	207	7-3	4-2	2W
Butler	10-6	1345	1207	138	10-3	0-3	3L
Creighton	10-7	1312	1218	94	8-2	2-5	1L
DePaul	10-7	1239	1167	72	9-4	1-3	1L
Xavier	10-7	1305	1287	18	9-4	1-3	1W
Georgetown	9-7	1234	1184	50	7-4	2-3	3L
Providence	8-8	1426	1359	67	6-3	2-5	2L
Marquette	6-11	1269	1298	-29	6-6	0-5	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

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