The Quinnipiac Bobcats start their season on the road against the No. 9 Villanova Wildcats (1-0) at Wells Fargo Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
Quinnipiac Bobcats vs. Villanova Wildcats ATS Prediction
The Wildcats had no trouble getting past the Morgan State Bears in their last matchup, 100-77. The Wildcats had a much better free throw rate (0.299 vs. 0.085) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 25.6). Eric Paschall was the game’s top scorer with 26 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field.
Last season, Quinnipiac failed to reach the tournament following a 12-21 regular season campaign.
Last season, the Bobcats were 12-21 straight up (SU) and 12-13-2 against the spread (ATS). Of Quinnipiac’s 27 games last year, 18 finished over the O/U total.
Villanova could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Wildcats rank first in offensive efficiency, while Quinnipiac ranks 323rd in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Villanova averages 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 20th in the NCAA. Quinnipiac ranks 249th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
The Wildcats rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Bobcats rank 177th (6.5).
Villanova ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (29.1) while Quinnipiac ranks 161st in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
The Wildcats rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bobcats rank 150th (3.5).
Villanova averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 131st in the NCAA. Quinnipiac ranks 202nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
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