No. 9 UConn will take on Big East rival Villanova at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday night at Finneran Pavilion. Will the Huskies cover as a 1-point road favorite or is there a better bet in tonight’s UConn vs. Villanova matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
UConn Huskies (-1) at Villanova Wildcats (+1); o/u 147
6:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 7, 2025
Finneran Pavilion, Villanova, PA
TV: FS1
UConn vs. Villanova Public Betting: Bettors Leaning with Huskies
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 58% of public bettors are currently backing UConn when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Diarra closed with 19 points vs. Providence
Hassan Diarra closed with 19 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-11 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and three steals across 38 minutes during Sunday’s 87-84 win over Providence. In a game that was projected to be a blowout, the Huskies shot themselves in the foot especially by being down 12 points at half. Luckily for the squad, Diarra started to heat up in the second half, finishing out the close win with a season-high 19 points. The starting point guard hasn’t been the biggest contributor in terms of points scored so far this season, but his ability to move the ball around and help others score, on top of himself, has proven to be a valuable asset for UConn.
Dixon amasses 27 points vs. Creighton
Eric Dixon amassed 27 points (10-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes during Saturday’s 86-79 loss to Creighton. Dixon amassed another huge game offensively against the Blue Jays, though the Wildcats couldn’t come out with the win. The senior forward has essentially been a consistent one-man show on the offensive side of the ball for Villanova this season. His contributions don’t look to be wavering any time soon, but the rest of the squad will have to get involved in order for the Wildcats to stay competitive in tough matchups to come.
UConn vs. Villanova CBB Prediction:
Take Villanova. The Wildcats have won eight out of their last 10 games, both straight up and against the spread. UConn, meanwhile, has covered just once in its last four games. The Wildcats are also 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games versus the Huskies, which includes winning six out of eight versus UConn at the window.
UConn vs. Villanova College Hoops Prediction: Villanova Wildcats +1