The La Salle Explorers (0-7) are looking for their first victory when they take on the No. 23 Villanova Wildcats (5-2) at Palestra. The game will air on ESPN2 at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Villanova Wildcats vs. La Salle Explorers ATS Prediction
The last time the Wildcats played, they topped the No. 14 Florida State Seminoles, 66-60. The Wildcats made 17 of their 24 free throws (70.8 percent) and held the Seminoles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.461 (below their season average of 0.532). Villanova was lifted by Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree, who contributed 11 points and eight rebounds.
The Explorers fell to the Grand Canyon Antelopes in their last contest, 82-70. Grand Canyon’s 0.583 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over La Salle, who had a rate of 0.341. The Antelopes’ mark was above their season average of 0.503, while the Explorers’ was below their season average of 0.480. La Salle’s Miles Brookins put up 10 points and 10 rebounds in the contest.
The Wildcats won the sole contest against the Explorers last season, 77-68. The Wildcats made 27 of their 35 free throws (77.1 percent) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.3 vs. 24.3).
La Salle might have difficulty putting up points as they square off against one of the nation’s best defenses. Villanova ranks 71st in defensive efficiency, while the Explorers rank 264th in offensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season.
Villanova at La Salle Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Villanova ranks 29th in assists per game (16.0) while La Salle ranks 245th (12.5).
The Wildcats rank seventh in three pointers attempted per game (29.2) while the Explorers rank 136th (22.6).
Villanova ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while La Salle ranks 146th (6.1).
The Wildcats rank 114th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Explorers rank 231st (34.3).
Villanova ranks 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while La Salle ranks 70th (2.8).
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