Providence has a record of 21-12 on the court this season after defeating Xavier in the Big East Tournament semifinals. The Friars are 13-18 ATS. 2-seed Villanova enters this game with a 29-4 record after defeating Butler in the Big East Tournament semifinals. The Wildcats are 22-11 ATS.
Kenpom has this game as Villanova winning, 81-68, and he gives Providence an 11% chance of winning.
The oddsmakers have weighed in on this matchup that tips at 6:30pm on Saturday:
Opening Line |
Providence +12.5 |
Opening O/U |
149.5 |
Opening Moneyline |
Prov +875/Villanova -1300 |
Stay tuned for updates as the line moves.
Betting Notes of Interest
- Providence is 13-18 ATS this season
- The Over is 16-15 in Providence games this season
- Villanova is 21-11 ATS this season
- The Over is 22-10 in Villanova games this season
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