Cincinnati vs Villanova Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 3

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  • Cincinnati is a -3.5 point favorite vs Villanova
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Cincinnati / Villanova TV channel: FS1

The Cincinnati Bearcats visit Finneran Pavilion to take on the Villanova Wildcats on Dec. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Villanova, PA.

Cincinnati is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Cincinnati vs. Villanova Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Cincinnati vs. Villanova Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cincinnati-3.5 -110O 138.5 -110-165
Villanova +3.5 -110U 138.5 -110+135

Cincinnati vs Villanova Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Cincinnati will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cincinnati vs Villanova Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Villanova will cover the spread with 52.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 37 games (+7.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.65 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 away games (+4.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.90 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.07 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Villanova have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 4-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 6-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +6 Units / 1.42% ROI
  • 1-5 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -68.18% ROI
  • 5-1 when betting the Under for +3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI

Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Villanova has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.5 Units / -17.32% ROI
  • 6-1 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 53.33% ROI
  • 1-6 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -63.95% ROI

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/35 games) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Cincinnati had 16.8 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.6

Cincinnati averaged 27% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (588 free throw attempts/2,206 field goal attempts) last season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Cincinnati averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/35 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova had 15.2 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Villanova averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (282 rebounds/33 games) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

Villanova averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (317 turnovers/33 games) last season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (923 rebounds/35 games) last season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7

Cincinnati stole the ball 235 times last season — 5th most among Big 12 Teams

Cincinnati averaged 6.7 steals per game (235 steals/35 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Cincinnati forced 12.2 turnovers per game (426 turnovers/35 games) last season — 5th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:

Villanova allowed 63.2 points per game (2,086 points/33 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

Villanova allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,622 points/1,441 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28

Villanova allowed 29.6 points per game (977 points/33 games) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33.3

Villanova allowed opponents to shoot 40% (579/1,441) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 45%


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