Who's Playing

Providence @ Villanova

Current Records: Providence 24-3; Villanova 21-7

What to Know

The #11 Villanova Wildcats are 12-4 against the #9 Providence Friars since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Tuesday. Villanova and the Friars will face off in a Big East battle at 6:30 p.m. ET at Finneran Pavilion. Providence should still be riding high after a big victory, while Villanova will be looking to get back in the win column.

Villanova was close but no cigar last Tuesday as they fell 71-69 to the Connecticut Huskies. Four players on Villanova scored in the double digits: guard Collin Gillespie (17), forward Brandon Slater (15), forward Jermaine Samuels (13), and guard Justin Moore (12).

Meanwhile, Providence took their contest against the Creighton Bluejays this past Saturday by a conclusive 72-51 score. Guard A.J. Reeves was the offensive standout of the game for the Friars, shooting 7-for-10 from downtown and finishing with 23 points.

The Wildcats are the favorite in this one, with an expected 9.5-point margin of victory. They have been good against the spread at home while Providence has been good against the spread on the road, so something will have to give.

Villanova is now 21-7 while Providence sits at 24-3. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Villanova enters the matchup with only 10.1 turnovers per game on average, good for 15th best in college basketball. Less enviably, the Friars are stumbling into the matchup with the 34th fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 11 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked against Providence.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Finneran Pavilion -- Villanova, Pennsylvania
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $100.00

Odds

The Wildcats are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Friars, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wildcats as a 9-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Villanova have won 12 out of their last 16 games against Providence.

  • Feb 15, 2022 - Villanova 89 vs. Providence 84
  • Mar 06, 2021 - Providence 54 vs. Villanova 52
  • Jan 23, 2021 - Villanova 71 vs. Providence 56
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Providence 58 vs. Villanova 54
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Villanova 64 vs. Providence 60
  • Mar 14, 2019 - Villanova 73 vs. Providence 62
  • Feb 13, 2019 - Villanova 85 vs. Providence 67
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Villanova 65 vs. Providence 59
  • Mar 10, 2018 - Villanova 76 vs. Providence 66
  • Feb 14, 2018 - Providence 76 vs. Villanova 71
  • Jan 23, 2018 - Villanova 89 vs. Providence 69
  • Feb 01, 2017 - Villanova 66 vs. Providence 57
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Villanova 78 vs. Providence 68
  • Mar 11, 2016 - Villanova 76 vs. Providence 68
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Villanova 72 vs. Providence 60
  • Jan 24, 2016 - Providence 82 vs. Villanova 76