In this article, we will formulate a Villanova vs Colorado prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, April 1, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the First Round of the CBC Tournament. The winner of this game will meet Tulane or USC in the Second Round.
Colorado Buffaloes Betting Preview
The Colorado Buffaloes (14-20, 17-17 ATS) defeated TCU in the final game of the regular season and snapped a three-game losing skid. However, the Buffaloes still finished at the bottom of the Big 12 standings, and many thought they would suffer elimination in the opening round of the conference tournament. Colorado beat TCU again and then West Virginia in the second round, and even though they fought bravely against the No. 1 seed Houston, the Buffaloes were stopped in the quarterfinals,
Colorado averages 69.9 PPG (301st) and allows 71.5 PPG (165th). The Buffaloes are 223rd in rebounds (35.0) and 156th in assists (14.1). Julian Hammond III leads the team with 12.5 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 3.2 SPG, and 1.2 SPG. Andrej Jakimovski follows him with 10.4 PPG, a team-high 5.0 RPG, and 1.1 SPG, while Bangot Dak chips in 8.2 PPG, 3.9 RPG, and a team-high 1.3 BPG.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats (19-14, 17-16 ATS) were close to getting the fourth straight win and end the regular season in style, but fell short 75-73 to Georgetown. Still, Villanova secured a respectable No. 6 seed for the Big East tournament, where the Wildcats beat Seton Hall 67-55 in the first round but were powerless against the No. 3 UConn, losing 73-56.
Villanova is averaging 73.4 PPG (204th) and is allowing 67.5 PPG (52nd). The Wildcats are getting 33.8 RPG (309th) and dishing out 12.5 APG (308th). Eric Dixon is the team’s top performer with 23.0 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 2.0 APG. Wooga Poplar has 14.5 PPG, a team-high 6.9 RPG, and a team-high 1.3 SPG, while Jordan Longino contributes 11.6 PPG, 2.2 RPG, 2.3 APG, and 1.1 SPG.
Why Colorado will beat Villanova
- Colorado has won 12 of its last 13 night games against non-conference opponents.
- Villanova has lost three of its last four night games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why Villanova will beat Colorado
- Colorado has lost each of its last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Villanova has won each of its last five night games against non-conference opponents.
- Villanova has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Villanova’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
- Each of Colorado’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Villanova ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (81.1%).
- Villanova ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.1).
Villanova vs Colorado Prediction
It’s going to be the first-ever meeting between these teams. I would normally back Villanova to win and cover here, but Colorado positively surprised me late in the season, and the Buffaloes even put up a fight against Houston in the conference tournament. I liked their reaction following pale displays for most of the season, so I am going to back Over in this clash rather than backing the winner. Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of its last 18 games, while the Wildcats have hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their previous 33 games. Additionally, Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in its last 5 games.