The Providence Friars (18-14, 8-11 Big East) clash against the 25th-ranked Villanova Wildcats (22-9, 13-5 Big East) in the Big East Conference Tourney at Madison Square Garden. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Providence Friars vs. Villanova Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats lost to the Seton Hall Pirates, 79-75, while the Friars won big over the Butler Bulldogs, 80-57.
Providence played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.212 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 32.4). Butler was 0.075 and 10.0, respectively, for those same stats. Villanova, on the other hand, made 13 of their 27 three pointers (48.1 percent). Villanova’s Eric Paschall had a good game, contributing 14 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Providence, meanwhile, rallied around Alpha Diallo, who finished with 18 points and eight rebounds.
Providence vs. Villanova Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Villanova, ATS Winner – Villanova, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Villanova ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.1) while Providence ranks 240th (20.2).
- The Wildcats rank seventh in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Friars rank 77th (2.9).
- The Wildcats rank 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Friars rank 166th (6.8).
- Providence ranks 78th in assists per game (14.5) while Villanova ranks 175th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Friars’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 2.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
