<p>Looking to win big? The Huskies and Wildcats face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. Connecticut come into this Big East conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 147 points.</p><h3>CONNECTICUT HUSKIES VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Villanova Wildcats +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VILLANOVA WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Villanova pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Huskies Live Up to Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>Connecticut Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Connecticut improved to 12-3 on the season with an 87-84 win over Providence on Sunday. The Huskies were -14.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 171, well over the O/U line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>UConn turned the game around in the 2nd half, scoring 60 points after trailing 39-27 at halftime. They allowed 45 points to Providence in the 2nd half but did enough offensively to secure the win.</p><p>Connecticut's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points on 56.2% shooting from the field. They hit 46.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 13 attempts, and were impressive at the free-throw line, making 27 of 32 for an 84.4% mark. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.5%, with a 60% success rate on two-point shots (21/35).</p> <p>Jayden Pierre led the way with 24 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Hassan Diarra added 19 points and 8 assists. Wesley Cardet Jr. contributed 18 points, and Solo Ball chipped in 16, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. Aidan Mahaney was perfect from downtown, going 2 for 2, and finished with 15 points in just 20 minutes of action.</p><p>Defensively, the Huskies struggled, giving up 84 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. Connecticut allowed 21 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 60% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Huskies gave up 6 threes on 13 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 46% from deep. Connecticut also sent them to the free-throw line 32 times, where they hit 27 free throws at an 84% clip.</p><h3>Will the Villanova Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Villanova improved to 10-5 on the season after a dominant 100-56 win over DePaul on Saturday. The Wildcats, who were favored by 9.5 points, not only covered the spread but also exceeded the over/under line of 146.5 points, with a combined total of 156 points in the game.</p> <p>Leading 48-32 at halftime, Villanova clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 24 points while scoring 52 of their own.</p><p>Villanova's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a field goal percentage of 59.7% (37/62). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 72.6%, thanks in part to their 16/27 shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 59.3% of their threes.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 25 points, while Jordan Longino was perfect from deep, hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts. Jhamir Brickus dished out 11 assists, and the Wildcats finished with 25 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Villanova's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 56 points. The Wildcats allowed a high shooting percentage, with their opponent hitting 59% of their shots, including 60% from two-point range.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Villanova's defense gave up 16 threes on 27 attempts, a 59% shooting clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 10 free throws. Villanova allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

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