UConn vs Villanova Odds and Betting Prediction Feb 22
UConn vs Villanova Betting Preview
Villanova shot 59.2-percent from the field and made 21-of-22 free throws to defeat UConn in Philadelphia less than three weeks ago. Can the Huskies turn up the defense on their home court in tonight’s Big East rematch? UConn has opened as a 2-point home favorite over the visiting Wildcats, with the total at 137 points.
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| Tuesday, February 22 | Big East Basketball Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | UConn Huskies -2 vs Villanova Wildcats |
| Total: | 137 Points |
| Game Time: | 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT |
| Arena: | XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut |
| TV: | FS1 |
UConn vs Villanova Analysis
Villanova is 21-6 on the season, and 15-12 against the spread. The Wildcats average 73.7 points per game while giving up 63.1 points per game.
Connecticut is 19-7 on the season, and 12-14 against the spread. The Huskies average 76.5 points per game while giving up 65.1 points per game. Connecticut is 12-2 at home this season. The over is 16-10 in games involving Connecticut this season, including a 9-6 record at home.
Hungry for a Rematch
Adama Sanogo and Isaiah Whaley landed in foul trouble when these teams squared off at Villanova, allowing Eric Dixon to establish a rhythm. Wildcats head coach Jay Wright has made no secret of him not expecting the same to happen in Hartford.
The Huskies have dropped five straight against ‘Nova but are in a strong position to end that streak since the Wildcats have been overcoming nagging injuries for weeks and are now faced with another tough road test after narrowly surviving at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center last week, winning an 89-84 thriller thanks to Collin Gillespie’s big night.
Gillespie and Justin Moore continue to battle through ankle issues and they’ll be pestered into miscues on the road against a defense itching at another crack at a Wildcats team that finished with 85 points, the third-most points they’ve allowed all season.
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