Friars Clash With Wildcats as Providence Aims for Conference Victory on Saturday
The Friars and the Wildcats will compete for a conference victory this Saturday in the Cornhusker State. In their previous matchup, Providence snuck away with a
Game outlook
The Friars and the Wildcats will compete for a conference victory this Saturday in the Cornhusker State. In their previous matchup, Providence snuck away with a double-overtime victory at home and own a 19-14 advantage in the all-time series. The Friars look to counter the Wildcats as they have been slightly climbing in the betting lines.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Storm +136 | Wildcats -160
Spread: Red Storm +3.5 (-110) | Wildcats -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143.25 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Villanova will win straight-up is 62%.
St. Johns Red Storm
Providence's four-game win streak was snapped as they lost to Seton Hall at home, and additionally, Bryce Hopkins suffered a torn ACL that has ended his season. The Friars had a weaker second half with just five points, and were just two points away from the win with 1:53 to play. Against Seton Hall, Providence shot 37% from the field, with four of 17 from three-point range and 14 turnovers. Josh Oduro led with 23 points. Hopkins' injury leaves the Friars averaging 73.9 points per contest, 207th in the nation for scoring offense, and 38.5 rebounds per contest which is 95th in the nation. St. John's power ranking is 57, ranked 71 in offense with an average of 79.71 per game, 148 in defense allowing an average of 69.86 per game, 10-4 (8-6 ATS) this season. They average 44.72% of their field goals, 70.59% of their free throws, 34.08% of their three pointers, 41.50 rebounds, 16.14 offensive assists, 11.93 turnovers. Defensively, they allow 41.56% of field goals, 72.66% of free throws, 33.70% of three pointers, 33.86 defensive rebounds, 11.71 defensive assists, and 13.71 turnovers per game.