UConn vs. Villanova Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 21

Updated Feb. 21, 2026 3:27 p.m. ET

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The Villanova Wildcats (21-5, 12-3 Big East) aim to build on a six-game win streak when they host the No. 5 UConn Huskies (24-3, 14-2 Big East) at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The contest airs on TNT.

The Huskies are a 2.5-point favorite against the Wildcats when the Huskies and Wildcats play. The game features an over/under of 141.5.

Keep reading to get the download before placing bets on the UConn-Villanova matchup.

UConn vs. Villanova How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ET
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV: TNT
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Huskies vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Huskies	-2.5	-113	-110	141.5	-108	-117	-157	+129

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UConn vs. Villanova Prediction

Pick ATS: Villanova (+2.5)
Pick OU: Over (141.5)
Prediction: UConn 74, Villanova 73

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UConn vs. Villanova Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Huskies 72, Wildcats 70.
The Huskies have a 61.1% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats have a 43.7% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

UConn has compiled an 8-19-0 record against the spread this season.
Villanova has compiled a 17-9-0 record against the spread this season.
UConn is 8-18 ATS this season when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
Villanova is 3-2 ATS this year when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

In 15 games this season, the Huskies and their opponent have combined for more than 141.5 points.
There have been 18 Wildcats games this year with more than 141.5 points scored.
The Huskies and Wildcats average 157.7 points per game combined, which is 16.2 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

UConn has won 21 of 24 games when favored on the moneyline this season (87.5%).
Villanova has won three of the seven games it has played as underdogs this season.
UConn has gone 20-2 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -157 or shorter (winning 90.9%).
This season, Villanova has won one of its four games when it is the underdog by at least +129 on the moneyline.

UConn vs. Villanova: Recent Results

Huskies vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/24/2026	Huskies	-11.5	136.5	-800	+550	75-67 UCONN
3/13/2025	Huskies	-7.5	134.5	-316	+253	73-56 UCONN
2/18/2025	Huskies	-8.5	136.5	-420	+326	66-59 UCONN
1/8/2025	Wildcats	-1.5	143.5	-121	+100	68-66 VILL

UConn vs. Villanova: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	UConn	Villanova
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	79.4 (107)	78.3 (127)
Points Allowed (Rank)	66.1 (20)	69.9 (78)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.7 (135)	10.1 (97)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.7 (113)	9.9 (39)
Assists (Rank)	18.6 (9)	15.5 (88)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.0 (68)	9.1 (25)

UConn 2025-26 Key Players

Huskies Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Solomon Ball	26	14.4	3.5	1.5	0.5	0.3	2.2
Tarris Reed Jr.	22	13.7	7.7	2.2	1.0	2.0	0.0
Alex Karaban	27	13.0	5.3	2.2	0.9	0.8	1.8
Braylon Mullins	20	12.5	3.6	1.3	1.2	0.6	2.5
Silas Demary Jr.	27	11.5	4.5	6.5	1.7	0.3	1.0

Villanova 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tyler Perkins	26	13.7	5.6	1.6	1.2	0.3	1.9
Acaden Lewis	26	12.7	3.3	5.3	2.1	0.1	0.8
Bryce Lindsay	26	12.3	2.2	2.2	0.6	0.0	2.4
Duke Brennan	25	12.3	10.7	1.8	0.8	0.5	0.0
Devin Askew	26	9.8	2.3	2.0	1.1	0.1	1.9