UConn vs. Villanova: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 18

Updated Feb. 18, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET

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Big East opponents square off when the UConn Huskies (17-8, 9-5 Big East) host the Villanova Wildcats (15-11, 8-7 Big East) at XL Center, tipping off at 6:30 PM ET on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

The Huskies are an 8.5-point favorite against the Wildcats when the Huskies and the Wildcats square off. The game features a point total of 137.5.

Continue scrolling to get the download ahead of betting on the UConn-Villanova contest.

NCAA BK

Villanova Wildcats VILL

VILL +8.5 UNDER 137.5

UConn vs. Villanova How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET
Where: XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut
How to watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Huskies vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Huskies	-8.5	-110	-110	137.5	-105	-115	-426	+330

UConn vs. Villanova Prediction

Pick ATS: Villanova (+8.5)
Pick OU: Over (137.5)
Prediction: UConn 74, Villanova 70

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UConn vs. Villanova Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Huskies 73, Wildcats 64.
The Huskies have an 81.0% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats have a 23.3% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

UConn has compiled a 10-14-1 ATS record so far this year.
Villanova has covered 13 times in 26 games with a spread this season.
UConn has covered the spread four times this season (4-9-1 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites.
Villanova has been an underdog by 8.5 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.

Key Total Facts

In 17 games this year, the Huskies and their opponent have combined for more than 137.5 points.
Wildcats games have gone over 137.5 points on 17 occasions this year.
The Huskies and Wildcats average 153.1 points per game combined, which is 15.6 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

UConn is 12-6 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 66.7%).
This season, Villanova has won three out of the eight games in which it has been the underdog.
UConn has a record of 10-2 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -426 or shorter (winning 83.3%).
Villanova has played as an underdog of +330 or more once this season and lost that game.

UConn vs. Villanova: Recent Results

Huskies vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/8/2025	Wildcats	-1.5	143.5	-120	+100	68-66 VILL
2/24/2024	Huskies	-12	133	-800	+550	78-54 UCONN
1/20/2024	Huskies	-4	139.5	-185	+154	66-65 UCONN

UConn vs. Villanova: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	UConn	Villanova
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	78.3 (80)	74.8 (162)
Points Allowed (Rank)	68.5 (72)	68.0 (67)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.3 (149)	8.3 (232)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.0 (65)	9.7 (32)
Assists (Rank)	18.1 (6)	13.1 (225)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.1 (68)	9.4 (24)

UConn 2024-25 Key Players

Huskies Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Liam McNeeley	17	15.1	6.5	2.4	0.5	0.4	1.9
Solomon Ball	25	14.8	3.6	1.5	0.8	0.4	3.0
Alex Karaban	23	14.5	5.0	3.0	0.6	1.7	2.1
Tarris Reed, Jr.	25	9.0	6.8	1.0	0.7	1.6	0.0
Hassan Diarra	25	8.2	3.4	6.0	1.5	0.3	0.7

Villanova 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Eric Dixon	25	23.2	5.3	2.2	0.8	0.3	3.0
Wooga Poplar	26	14.8	6.5	1.4	1.4	0.2	1.9
Jordan Longino	26	11.8	2.4	2.3	1.3	0.3	1.3
Jhamir Brickus	26	9.7	1.9	5.3	0.8	0.2	1.8
Tyler Perkins	26	6.7	3.7	1.0	1.1	0.2	1.3