Villanova at UConn 03/13/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Villanova Wildcats will be in New York again Thursday night with another game in the Big East tournament against UConn. Villanova has nineteen wins and 13 losses this season but have won for the last five overall after a 12 point victory against Seton Hall on Wednesday. Offensively Villanova averages 74.1 points on 46.6% year on the floor. Defensively Villanova is giving up 67.7 points per game overall this season. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Villanova did the job against Seton Hall giving up 55 points on 43.4% from the floor. Villanova nearly won the rebounding battle by double digits and forced 15 turnovers in the win. Offensively Villanova rolled scoring 67 points on 45.5% shooting from the floor and knocked down 7 long balls in the game. Eric Dixon led the Villanova offense with 19 points on 14 shots.

The UConn Huskies roll into Thursday with 22 wins and 9 losses overall having won four games in a row after a 31 point victory against Seton Hall last time out. Offensively UConn averages 78 points on 47.9% shoot from the 4th this season. Defensively UConn is allowing 68.3 points per game overall this year but gave up only 50 in their most recent victory.

Defensively UConn rolled in their last outing giving up to 50 points on 35.3% shooting from the floor. The Huskies won the rebounding battle by 22 and forced 13 turnovers to seal the victory. Offensively UConn dominated scoring 81 points on 51.9% shooting and knocked down 8 triples in the game. Solo Ball carried the load for the UConn offense against Seton Hall leading the way with 17 points on 11 shots in the game.

The Huskies have had some troubles this year but are the better team in this game. Take UConn to do the work on both sides of the ball Thursday leading to the win. The Huskies will get the win and cover Thursday night in the Big East tournament. Final Score Prediction, UConn Huskies win and cover 78-66.