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Villanova Aims for Home Win vs. Providence
30 Jan
Summary
- Villanova lost to UConn, covering the spread as underdogs.
- Providence also lost on the road to Connecticut recently.
- Villanova won the previous matchup against Providence on Jan 13.
The Villanova Wildcats are seeking to regain momentum as they host the Providence Friars. This comes after a recent road trip where Villanova put up a strong performance against UConn, ultimately losing by eight points but covering the +11.5 spread.
Similarly, Providence is also returning from a road game against Connecticut, where they lost 87-81 as +15.5 underdogs. This marks the second encounter between these two Big East rivals this month. Villanova previously defeated Providence 88-82 on the road on January 13.
Betting lines indicate a total of 156.5, mirroring the previous matchup where the combined score reached 170 points. Despite Villanova's strong home-court advantage, the prediction favors an over on the total points. Providence averages 88.8 points for and 86.1 against, while Villanova scores 77.4 points for and allows 69.0 against.
