The Villanova Wildcats (11-7, 4-3 Big East) are favored (by 9.5 points) to continue an eight-game home win streak when they host the Providence Friars (9-9, 3-4 Big East) on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET. The point total for the matchup is set at 140.5.
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Villanova Cover -9.5 vs Providence -109
Villanova vs. Providence betting lines
- Villanova moneyline odds to win: -450
- Providence moneyline odds to win: +344
- Spread: Villanova (-9.5)
- Total: 140.5
Villanova statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Villanova has done a better job covering the spread at home (7-3-0) than it has in road affairs (1-4-0).
- At home, the Wildcats eclipse the total 60% of the time (six of 10 games). They hit the over in the same percentage of road games (three of five contests).
- In home games, Villanova has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 8-1 (.889). When playing on the road, it is 0-1 (.000) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Wildcats’ offense has been very consistent as of late, averaging the same 77.8 points per game over their last 10 games as they have the entire 2024-25 season.
- The past 10 games have seen Villanova concede 0.9 more points per game (68.6) than its season-long average (67.7).
- During their past 10 outings, the Wildcats are making 0.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.2 compared to 10.4 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (43.4% compared to 41.1% season-long).
Villanova betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-8-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 12-6-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 8-1; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 1-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 (47th in nation) | 42.9 (151st) | 31.7 (241st) | 25.6 (fourth) | 13.8 (179th) | 9.1 (10th) |
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Providence statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Providence has the same winning percentage against the spread (.500) at home (5-5-0 record) and on the road (2-2-0) this season.
- In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Friars’ games have finished above the over/under at home (30%, three of 10) compared to away (50%, two of four).
- The Friars’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .333, both at home (1-2) and on the road (1-2).
Recent trends
- The Friars are averaging 72.9 points per contest over their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 71.6.
- Providence has performed worse defensively over its previous 10 games, surrendering 74.1 points per contest, 4.9 more points than its season average of 69.2.
- In their last 10 games, the Friars are sinking 8.0 threes per game, 0.7 fewer threes than their season average (8.7). They have a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (34.9%) compared to their season average (34.0%).
Providence betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-10-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-7-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-9-1 (Home: 3-6-1; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-3 (Home: 7-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 (240th in nation) | 41.5 (83rd) | 35.3 (62nd) | 29.4 (88th) | 11.7 (324th) | 11.7 (209th) |
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