Providence at Villanova 2/29/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 02/28/2020 at 7:16 PM ET

On Saturday, the Providence Friars visit Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for a Big East showdown with the No. 12 ranked Villanova Wildcats. Providence improved to 16-12 overall and 9-6 in the Big East following its 73-63 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas on Wednesday. Alpha Diallo led the Friars with 18 points and eight rebounds while Luwane Pipkins chipped in with 16 points.

Alpha Diallo is leading Providence in scoring and rebounding with averages of 14.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, while David Duke is the second-leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 12.0 points and 3.4 assists per game. Providence has just two players averaging double-figures in scoring.

Villanova improved to 22-6 overall and 11-4 and the Big East following its 71-60 victory on Wednesday over the St. John's Red Storm. Saddiq Bey was the leading scorer for Villanova with 23 points while Justin Moore chipped in with 21 points. Villanova defeated Providence the first time the two met this season 64-60 on the road.

Saddiq Bey is the leading scorer for Villanova with an average of 16.1 points per game, well Collin Gillespie is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of  15.5 points and 4.6 assists per game. Jeremiah Robertson-Earl is the leading rebounder for the Wildcats with an average of 9.3 per game.

Villanova defeated Providence 64-60 earlier this season on Providence’s home court and covered as 3-point road chalk. The Wildcats have won each of their last five straight up and 18 of their last 20 SU. Providence has failed to cover 4 of its last 5 head-to-head with Villanova and has lost each of its last five SU against the Wildcats. Final Score Prediction, Villanova Wildcats win and cover ATS 73-62.

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