FrontPageBets takes a look at Villanova from a Final Four betting perspective.
By Adam Zielonka For FrontPageBets Villanova is 30-7, finished second in the Big East regular season, won the conference tournament and is a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament out of the South Region.Why they will cover
It might not have been the prettiest or most exciting game of basketball this year, but Villanova’s 50-44 victory in the Elite Eight was predictable in the sense that both teams employ extremely slow tempos and place a ton of importance on defense. Villanova held Houston guard Kyler Edwards to 1-of-12 shooting and won the battle of similar styles.
It’s crucial to note that starting guard Justin Moore suffered a torn right Achilles tendon near the end of the Houston game and will not be available. Moore was Villanova’s second-leading scorer and third-leading rebounder , and the Wildcats will need a reserve to step up for the weekend and fill his shoes.
BetMGM is offering Kansas to win the race to 25 points at -160 and Villanova at +115. The Wildcats feel like a much surer bet, and fortunately, one that would pay out a lot better as well.The Wildcats are 20-16-1 against the spread this season, including all four of their NCAA Tournament games. They are a fantastic 10-1 on neutral courts.
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