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Delaware vs. Villanova Prediction and Odds for NCAA Men's Tournament First Round

By Peter Dewey

Villanova is looking to set the tone in the NCAA Tournament.
Villanova is looking to set the tone in the NCAA Tournament. / Tim Nwachukwu/GettyImages
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The South Region of the 2022 NCAA Tournament will feature an intriguing matchup between No. 2 Villanova and No. 15 Delaware on Friday, March 18, at 10 p.m. EST.

The Wildcats are fresh off a Big East Tournament title, and they are one of the more dangerous teams in the entire field. Can Delaware pull off a shocking upset? 

Let’s get into the odds for this game via WynnBET: 

Delaware vs. Villanova Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

  • Delaware: +15 (-110)
  • Villanova -15 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Delaware: +800
  • Villanova: -1400

Total: 

  • 133 (Over -110/Under -110)

Delaware vs. Villanova Betting Trends, Insights and Analysis

Delaware

  • Regular Season Record: 22-12
  • ATS Record: 15-18
  • Over/Under Record: 18-15
  • SoS: 168th
  • Adjusted Offensive Efficiency: 106.9
  • Defensive Efficiency: 104.5
  • eFG%: 53.5%
  • FT%: 74.2%
  • 3PT%: 35%
  • Last Year’s Tournament Result: N/A
  • Odds to win National Championship: +3000 (Field)

Villanova

  • Overall Record: 26-7
  • ATS Record:15-18
  • Over/Under Record: 14-17-2
  • SoS: 7th
  • Adjusted Offensive Efficiency: 117.9
  • Defensive Efficiency: 93.8
  • eFG%: 52.0%
  • FT%: 82.3%
  • 3PT%: 35.9%
  • Last Year’s Tournament Result: Sweet 16
  • Odds to win National Championship: +2500

Delaware vs. Villanova Prediction and Pick

This game is lining up for a Wildcats blowout in my eyes, and there are a few reasons why. First off, this Villanova team has a plethora of tournament experience, and it is playing some of its best basketball of the season entering the tourney. 

The Wildcats have also been dominant as a No. 1 or No. 2 seed in the first round recently. Villanova won by 26 as a No. 1 seed in 2018, 20 as a No. 1 seed in 2017, 30 as a No. 2 seed in 2016, 41 as a No. 1 seed in 2015 and 20 as a No. 2 seed in 2014. 

Simply put, Jay Wright’s team is going to let up against inferior competition. 

The Wildcats are much stronger on the defensive end, and they are one of the best foul shooting teams in the country. This is a no-brainer for me. 

Lean: Villanova -15 (-110)

Find Peter Dewey’s full betting record here.

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