Who's Playing

No. 7 Villanova @ La Salle

Current Records: Villanova 3-2; La Salle 2-2

What to Know

The La Salle Explorers are 0-5 against the #7 Villanova Wildcats since December of 2015, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Sunday. La Salle's homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Wildcats at 6 p.m. ET Nov. 28 at Palestra. La Salle is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.

It was a close one, but two weeks ago La Salle sidestepped the Army West Point Black Knights for a 61-58 victory.

Meanwhile, Villanova was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap last week as they fell 80-74 to the Purdue Boilermakers. Villanova got double-digit scores from five players: guard Justin Moore (19), guard Caleb Daniels (17), guard Collin Gillespie (14), forward Jermaine Samuels (10), and forward Brandon Slater (10).

The Explorers have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 18.50 point spread they are up against. True fans might be the only ones betting on them, currently 1-3 ATS, to cover the spread.

La Salle is now 2-2 while the Wildcats sit at 3-2. La Salle is 0-1 after wins this season, and Villanova is 1-0 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Palestra -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $60.60

Odds

The Wildcats are a big 18.5-point favorite against the Explorers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 18.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Villanova have won all of the games they've played against La Salle in the last seven years.

  • Dec 01, 2019 - Villanova 83 vs. La Salle 72
  • Dec 01, 2018 - Villanova 85 vs. La Salle 78
  • Dec 10, 2017 - Villanova 77 vs. La Salle 68
  • Dec 06, 2016 - Villanova 89 vs. La Salle 79
  • Dec 13, 2015 - Villanova 76 vs. La Salle 47