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Mar 11, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) celebrates a dunk against the Providence Friars during the second half in the semifinals of the Big East conference tournament at Madison Square Garden. The Wildcats won, 76-68. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Sunday, January 29th, the (16-3) Virginia Cavaliers will be on the road to take on the (19-2) Villanova Wildcats.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Virginia 16.4 PPG > Villanova 15.7 PPG
Points per game: Villanova 78.3 PPG > Virginia 69.6 PPG
Points allowed per game: Virginia 53.2 PPG > Villanova 62.6 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Villanova 49.7% > Virginia 49.6%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Virginia 38.5% > Villanova 41.2%
Three Point Percentage: Virginia 40.4% > Villanova 37.5%
Turnovers per game: Virginia 9.7 > Villanova 11.0
Rebounds per game: Villanova 34.4 > Virginia 33.6
Assists per game: Virginia 15.1 > Villanova 14.8
Summary:
This should be a hotly contested battle with two of the top 20 defensive teams going head to head. Virginia leads the nation in fewest points allowed per game (53.2). Villanova is the better offensive team scoring nearly nine points per game more than Virginia but these teams are basically even in total point differential. Both teams are (8-2) in their last ten games. Villanova have four wins over ranked opponents this season whereas Virginia have two. With two of the better defensive teams playing, I would take the under on the 149.1 that “The Crowd” is currently projecting. Villanova has perhaps the best player in the nation in Josh Hart who is averaging 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists while shooting 53% from the field. Villanova is undefeated at home this season and I expect that to continue against Virginia.
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