Lafayette Leopards vs Villanova Wildcats Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lafayette vs Villanova NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Villanova.

Lafayette vs Villanova Prediction

Looking to win big? The Leopards and Wildcats face off at 8:00 ET on FS1. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Villanova as the -19 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 129 points.

Lafayette vs. Villanova Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Lafayette Leopards at Villanova Wildcats
  • Where: Villanova at Finneran Pavilion
  • Date: Monday, November 4th
  • Betting Odds VILL -19, LAFAY +1160 | VILL -2274 O/U 129

Leopards Preview: Will Lafayette Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Lafayette Leopards Records

Lafayette finished last season with a 10-21 overall record, going 10-9 in Patriot League play. At home, they were 4-11, with an average scoring margin of -6.2 points per game. On the road, they posted a 6-10 record, with a -4.2 average scoring margin.

The Leopards were 11-20 against the spread (ATS) and 14-17 on over/unders, with their games averaging 130.4 points. They went 7-3 straight-up as the favorite and 6-4 ATS, but struggled as the underdog, finishing 3-18 straight-up and 5-16 ATS.

Leopards Offense Breakdown

Lafayette Leopards Offense Stats

The Leopards averaged 62.8 points per game last season, ranking 281st in possessions per game with 63.4. They shot 40% from the field, placing 376th in field goal percentage, and their effective field goal percentage was 47%, ranking 368th. Lafayette made 7.1 three-pointers per game, shooting 31% from beyond the arc, which was 350th nationally.

Inside the arc, Lafayette shot 47% on two-point attempts, ranking 359th. They made 9.2 free throws per game, placing 363rd. Returning for the Leopards are Justin Vander Baan, who averaged 9.3 points and 5.2 rebounds, and Devin Hines, who averaged 9.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game last season.

Leopards Team Defense

Last season, Lafayette allowed 67.3 points per game, ranking 56th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.2% from beyond the arc against them, which placed them 286th in 3-point defense. They also gave up 17.2 free throws per game, ranking 120th nationally.

In terms of turnovers, the Leopards averaged 6.6 steals per game, ranking 171st in the country. They were more effective in blocking shots, averaging 4.3 per game, which placed them 58th nationally.

Wildcats Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Wildcats?

Villanova Wildcats Records

Villanova finished last season with an 18-15 record, going 11-11 in Big East play. They were 13-6 at home, with a +9.8 average scoring margin, but struggled on the road, finishing 5-9.

Against the spread, the Wildcats were 15-17, and they went 12-10 as the favorite. They were 3-8 as the underdog. Their over/under record was 10-22-1, with their games averaging 136 points compared to a 138.9-point line.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Villanova Wildcats Offense Stats

Last season, Villanova averaged 70.5 points per game, ranking 150th in possessions per game with 63.5. They shot 42% from the field, placing 319th in field goal percentage, and had a 50% effective field goal percentage, ranking 206th. The Wildcats made 9.4 three-pointers per game, ranking 29th, and attempted 27.6 threes per game, ranking 18th, with a 34% three-point percentage, placing 205th. They also averaged 12.4 free throws made per game, ranking 281st.

Villanova Wildcats Top Returning Offensive Players

Eric Dixon returns after averaging 16.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 33 games last season. Jhamir Brickus also played in 33 games, averaging 13.9 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Wildcats Team Defense

Villanova was one of the better defensive teams in the country last season, allowing just 65.5 points per game, which ranked 23rd nationally. They also did a good job of defending without fouling, giving up only 14.7 free throws per game, which was 37th in the country.

However, the Wildcats struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 33.1% from beyond the arc, ranking 275th nationally. They also averaged just 5.7 steals per game (286th) and 2.5 blocks per game (323rd).

Leopards vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road games, Lafayette has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 58 points per game.
  • Through their last three home games, Villanova has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 64 points per game.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Leopards have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 6-4.

Lafayette vs Villanova Prediction & Free Pick

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