<p>Betting on today's Friars and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1. This Big East conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Villanova is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. Providence.</p><h3>PROVIDENCE FRIARS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Providence Friars +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like Providence at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Friars Chances on the Road</h3><h3>Providence Friars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Providence fell to 9-9 on the season after an 84-64 road loss to Creighton on Tuesday. The Friars entered the game as +9.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just over the 146.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Providence trailed 43-34 at halftime and struggled to close the gap in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Providence struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.2% from the field and 20% from three-point range, hitting only 4 of 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.2%, and they managed just 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Ryan Kalkbrenner and Steven Ashworth each scored 20 points, with Kalkbrenner shooting 66.7% overall and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Ashworth made 4 of 10 from beyond the arc, while Isaac Traudt was perfect, going 4 for 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Providence's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field. They had difficulty containing two-point attempts, with opponents hitting 60% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Friars also allowed 14 three-pointers on 32 attempts, a 43% shooting rate. On the free-throw line, the opposing team went 6/12. Providence limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 6.</p><h3>Can Villanova Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Villanova Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Villanova fell to 11-7 on the season after a 69-63 road loss to Xavier on Tuesday. The Wildcats entered the game as +3 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Villanova led 32-24 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The Wildcats will need to tighten up their defense moving forward.</p><p>Villanova's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51%, and they hit 78.6% of their free throws, going 11 for 14 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 34 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 60% from three, hitting 6 of 10 attempts. Eric Dixon and Jordan Longino each added 18 points, with both shooting 60% from deep as well, hitting 3 of 5 threes.</p><p>Villanova's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field. They held their opponent to 41% shooting on two-point attempts, allowing 10 baskets on 24 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's defense allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. The opposing team also went 19/26 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Villanova gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

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