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

Published Feb. 20, 2026 3:27 p.m. ET

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

The Huskies enter their game as a 2.5-point favorite against the Wildcats. The point total for the game is 140.5.

Keep reading to get the download ahead of wagering on the UConn-Villanova game.

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	-104	-118	140.5	-105	-115	-146	+122

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UConn vs. Villanova Prediction

Pick ATS: Villanova (+2.5)
Pick OU: Over (140.5)
Prediction: UConn 74, Villanova 73

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UConn vs. Villanova Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Huskies 72, Wildcats 69.
The Huskies have a 59.3% chance to win this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats hold a 45.0% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

UConn has won eight games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 19 times.
Villanova has put together a 17-9-0 record against the spread this year.
When playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, UConn has an ATS record of 8-18.
Villanova has been an underdog by 2.5 points or more five times this season, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.

Key Total Facts

Huskies games have finished with more than 140.5 points 15 times so far this season.
So far this season, 18 Wildcats games have featured more than 140.5 points scored.
The Huskies and Wildcats average 157.7 points per game combined, which is 17.2 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

UConn has won 21 of 24 games when the moneyline favorite this season (87.5%).
Villanova has been underdogs in seven games this season and won three (42.9%) of those contests.
When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -146 or shorter, UConn has gone 21-2 (91.3% win percentage).
Villanova has a record of 1-4 when it is set as the underdog by +122 or more by oddsmakers this season.

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 (108)	78.3 (127)
Points Allowed (Rank)	66.1 (20)	69.9 (78)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.7 (135)	10.1 (98)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.7 (113)	9.9 (40)
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