The Connecticut Huskies will look to continue their undefeated streak in Big East play as they host the 15-4 Villanova Wildcats this afternoon.
While the Huskies have won 14 straight games, my Villanova vs. UConn predictions expect the Wildcats to cover this large spread.
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Let’s break down this Big East matchup in my free college basketball picks for Saturday, January 24.
Villanova vs UConn prediction
Villanova vs UConn best bet: Villanova +10.5 (-110)
Depending on how you follow the UConn Huskies, you may have two very different opinions of this team.
Fans will point to the 14-game winning streak and the gaudy record and say this is yet another championship contender. Meanwhile, bettors will note the Huskies have failed to cover in their last five games, even though they’ve won each.
The truth is probably somewhere between those two perspectives. UConn is an elite team, but perhaps not a top natty contender despite its 18-1 record.
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KenPom ranks the Huskies 11th in the nation, noting them as a truly elite defensive squad but less than outstanding offensively.
In many ways, Villanova is a similar team. The Wildcats rate out as a more balanced squad but play at one of the slowest paces in the country, and KenPom ranks them No. 26 nationally.
When you take two strong defensive squads that both play relatively slowly, it’s hard to believe we’re in for a blowout. Even if UConn controls the game, the style both schools play suggests a tight matchup that comes down to the final minutes.
Villanova vs UConn same-game parlay
The Huskies have played three straight games with totals of 133 points or less, and the Wildcats are coming off a matchup that ended with a total of just 117 points.
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Acaden Lewis is averaging 12.3 ppg and has scored 12+ points in four of his last six games.
Villanova vs UConn SGP
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Acaden Lewis Over 10.5 points
Our beyond the arc SGP: Bryce grip
Bryce Lindsay has dished out two or more assists in seven of his last 10 games.
Villanova vs UConn SGP
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Acaden Lewis Over 10.5 points
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Bryce Lindsay Over 1.5 assists
Villanova vs UConn odds
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Spread: Villanova +10.5 | UConn -10.5
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Moneyline: Villanova +525 | UConn -750
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Over/Under: Over 136.5 | Under 136.5
Villanova vs UConn betting trend to know
UConn is 0-5 ATS in its last five games overall. Find more college basketball betting trends for Villanova vs. UConn.
How to watch Villanova vs UConn
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Location |
PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, CT |
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Date |
Saturday, January 24, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
12:30 p.m. ET |
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TV |
FOX |
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