"Villanova's +186 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 77.2 points per game (147th in college basketball) while giving up 70.8 per outing (95th in college basketball)."
"The Wildcats hit 9.7 three-pointers per game (44th in college basketball), 2.5 more than their opponents (7.2). They are shooting 35.5% from beyond the arc (93rd in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 34.1%."
"When it has played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, Villanova is 9-8 against the spread. DePaul has a 9-6 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 3.5 points or more."
Villanova (22-7, 13-5 Big East) travels to face DePaul (16-13, 8-10 Big East) at Wintrust Arena on March 4, 2026. The Wildcats are favored by 3.5 points with a 135.5 over/under. Villanova scores 77.2 points per game while allowing 70.8, maintaining a +186 scoring differential. The team averages 9.7 three-pointers per game at 35.5% accuracy, outpacing opponents' 7.2 attempts at 34.1%. Villanova's offensive efficiency ranks 97th nationally at 101.1 points per 100 possessions. Both teams show strong against-the-spread records this season, with Villanova at 17-12 and DePaul at 18-11. The combined scoring average of both teams exceeds the game total by 12.9 points.
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