UCONN vs. Villanova College Basketball Pick Prediction 2/5/2022 by Tony T.
UCONN at Villanova—Huskies have a record of 6-3 in the Big East. On the road they have wins at Marquette, Butler and DePaul with a loss at Seton Hall in overtime. Connecticut second in offensive efficiency and first defensively in the Big East. They hit 34.7% from three and strong on the offensive glass. A struggle scoring inside in conference at 46.2%. UCONN defensively surrenders 36.1% from three but best defending inside allowing 41.3% and good on the defensive glass. Villanova is 9-3 in conference. At home wins to Xavier, Creighton, Butler, DePaul and St Johns. Wildcats tops in offensive efficiency in the Big East behind 34.7% from three and 51.3% inside. They make 86.3% at the three throw line in conference and secures the basketball. On defense the Wildcats hold Big East teams to 30.2% from three but 47.8% inside. Villanova has failed to cover four of their past five. Play Connecticut +5.5.