Rutgers-Villanova Odds Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Villanova Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Villanova Pavilion. Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 18-point favorites versus the Scarlet Knights, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Providence jumped out to a big lead and then held on for a 78-68 win over Rutgers on Saturday night. The Friars failed to cover the 11.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (143.5). Villanova was knocked off by West Virginia 93-72 at WVU Coliseum Friday. WVU covered as -4.5-point home favorites while the final score played over the 139.5-point total. Current streak: Rutgers has lost 3 straight games. Team records: Rutgers: 10-15 SU, 11-8 ATS Villanova: 20-5 SU, 13-8 ATS Rutgers most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-4 Before playing West Virginia are 4-6 After playing Providence are 5-5 After a loss are 1-9 Villanova most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Syracuse are 8-2 After playing West Virginia are 5-5 After a loss are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Rutgers's last 5 games when playing Villanova The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Rutgers's last 6 games Rutgers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Rutgers is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road Villanova is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Villanova is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Villanova's last 5 games when playing Rutgers Villanova is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games Next up: Rutgers home to West Virginia, Sunday, February 22 Villanova at Syracuse, Sunday, February 22