The third-seed UConn Huskies (11-21, 3-15 AAC) are set to face off against the sixth-seed Villanova Wildcats (17-14, 10-8) on March 13th at 9:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament. The UConn Huskies vs. Villanova Wildcats prediction will see the winner facing the winner of the Creighton Bluejays vs. DePaul Blue Demons on Friday. The Huskies are coming off a 67-55 neutral site win on Wednesday against the Seton Hall Pirates. The Wildcats are on a four-game winning streak as they are coming off Saturday’s 81-50 home win against the Seton Hall Pirates. Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Huskies Looking to Keep Winning
The UConn Huskies are the third seed in the Big East Tournament with a 22-9 (14-6) record, with the team winning their previous four games. They are coming off an 81-50 home win against the Seton Hall Pirates as they dominated in the opening half with a 43-22 advantage.
Offensively, the Huskies are averaging 78.0 points per game. The efficiency shows the team has a field goal percentage of 47.9 and a 3-point percentage of 35.3. At the free-throw line, they maintain a 79.1% success rate. They are cleaning the glass at an unbelievable level with the team being 14th in college basketball with a 54.9 total rebounding rate. This offensive depth is led by sophomore guard Solo Ball and his 14.8 points while having a shooting split of 44.4/42.8/84.0.
Defensively, UConn has been conceding 68.3 points per game. The defense has also displayed a field goal percentage allowed of 42.3 and also has a 3-point percentage of 35.1.
Injury Report for UConn
No injuries to report
Wildcats on the Attack
The Villanova Wildcats, positioned as the sixth seed in Big East Tournament with a 19-13 (11-9) record, are looking to enter the postseason at a great level after winning four of their previous five games. The most recent performances, including a 67-55 neutral site win against the Seton Hall Pirates and the team shot the basketball well with a 45.5% from the field and 46.7% from distance.
On offense, Villanova has scored 74.1 points per game. Shooting accuracy stands at 46.6% from the field and 39.8% from the 3-point line, with a free throw percentage of 81.1. The rebounding done outstanding with the program being ranked 62nd with a 52.6 total rebounding percentage.
Defensively, the Wildcats have been allowing 67.7 points per game with opponents shooting 42.7% from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc.
Injury Report for Villanova
Forward Matthew Hodge: Not Injury Related (OUT)
Forward Nnanna Njoku: Knee (OUT)
Best Bets for Villanova vs. Connecticut (UCONN)
Full-Game Side Bet
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These teams have a recent common opponent to dive into as they both played against the Seton Hall Pirates. UConn won by 31 points while Villanova only had a 12-point victory. The assist-to-turnover ratio has shown a massive difference as UConn is 13th in the nation with a 1.571 ratio while Villanova is 102nd in the country with a 1.271 ratio. Go with the UConn Huskies to cover the spread here.
Full-Game Total Pick
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These offenses are shooting the basketball at an outstanding level as Villanova is shooting 46.6% from the floor while UConn is making 47.9% from the field as a team. These teams are dominating offensively with the Wildcats being 20th in college basketball with a 119.5 offensive rating while the Huskies are 13th in the NCAA with a 122.0 offensive rating. All in all, go with over 136.5 points to hit in this game as the better play.
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