NCAAB · Final

Villanova Edges Providence in High-Scoring Clash

Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM ET · Amica Mutual Pavilion

Villanova Wildcats 88, Providence Friars 82, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Villanova Wildcats vs Providence Friars?

Villanova Wildcats beat Providence Friars 88-82 at Amica Mutual Pavilion on January 13, 2026.

Who was favored in Villanova Wildcats vs Providence Friars?

Villanova Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling encounter at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, the Villanova Wildcats narrowly defeated the Providence Friars with a final score of 88-82. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it featured two teams with contrasting recent performances. Villanova came into the game with a strong away record of 14-3, while Providence struggled at home with a record of 8-9.

Both teams had shown distinct trends in their recent form. Providence's last ten games resulted in a record of 4-6, with a scoring average of 86.7 points per game while allowing 86.4 points. They had dropped their last two games, including a close loss to Xavier Musketeers where they fell 84-97, and a high-scoring defeat against UConn Huskies, ending 98-103. In contrast, Villanova had been performing well, winning 8 out of their last 10 games, with an average of 74.8 points scored and 67.3 points allowed. They entered the game on a one-game winning streak, having recently beaten Marquette Golden Eagles 76-73.

At home, Providence had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Villanova boasted a 5-1 record at home in their last six games. The two teams had met previously in the 2025 season, splitting their two encounters. Providence won the most recent meeting at home with a score of 75-62, while Villanova had edged them out in an earlier matchup, winning 75-73 on the road.

The injury picture showed no significant absences impacting the game, allowing both teams to field their strongest lineups. The market had priced Villanova as 2.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a total set at 156.5 points. This indicated expectations of a competitive game, which ultimately proved accurate as the score remained close throughout.

Conditions in the arena were conducive to scoring, contributing to the high total points. Fans witnessed a back-and-forth contest, with Villanova's ability to capitalize on free throws in the closing moments proving decisive. Key scoring plays included multiple successful free throws by Bryce Lindsay and Devin Askew, who both contributed to Villanova's late-game surge.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a showcase of offensive prowess, particularly from both teams' backcourts. Providence managed to keep the score tight, but ultimately fell short, unable to overcome Villanova's late-game execution. The Wildcats' victory not only solidified their strong season but also highlighted the challenges Providence faces as they continue to seek consistency in their performance.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	VILL -2.5	156.5 o -112 / u -108	Villanova Wildcats -148 · Providence Friars +124

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Leaders

PointsJaylin Sellers24Providence Friars
AssistsJaylin Sellers3Providence Friars
ReboundsCorey Floyd Jr.7Providence Friars
PointsDevin Askew20Villanova Wildcats
AssistsAcaden Lewis8Villanova Wildcats
ReboundsTyler Perkins8Villanova Wildcats

Recent form

Providence Friars

Last 10: 4-6Streak L286.7 scored · 86.4 allowed per game3-2 at home

L84-97at Xavier MusketeersJan 10
L98-103vs UConn HuskiesJan 8
W77-71at St. John's Red StormJan 3
L67-72vs Seton Hall PiratesDec 19
L110-113at Butler BulldogsDec 13
W86-79vs Brown BearsDec 10
W90-71vs Rhode Island RamsDec 6
W94-64vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsDec 3
L78-90at Florida GatorsNov 28
L83-104at Wisconsin BadgersNov 27

Villanova Wildcats

Last 10: 8-2Streak W174.8 scored · 67.3 allowed per game3-1 away

W76-73at Marquette Golden EaglesJan 10
L72-76vs Creighton BluejaysJan 8
W85-67at Butler BulldogsJan 3
W71-66vs DePaul Blue DemonsDec 31
W64-56at Seton Hall PiratesDec 24
W76-66vs Wisconsin BadgersDec 20
W79-61vs Pittsburgh PanthersDec 13
L61-89at Michigan WolverinesDec 9
W90-63vs Pennsylvania QuakersDec 7
W74-56vs Temple OwlsDec 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14

Box score

Stat	Villanova Wildcats	Providence Friars
Field goals	32-64	31-56
Field goal %	50	55
Three-pointers	10-28	8-25
Three-point %	36	32
Free throws	14-18	12-17
Free throw %	78	71
Rebounds	34	27
Offensive rebounds	14	7
Defensive rebounds	20	20
Assists	21	12
Steals	7	6
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	10	13
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	10
Fast-break points	11	13
Points in the paint	38	42
Fouls	16	19
Largest lead	15	3
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	87	6

How the scoring went

2nd Half59-46Jaylin Sellers makes layup
2nd Half60-46Devin Askew makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-48Ryan Mela makes 12-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half60-50Jaylin Sellers makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half63-50Devin Askew makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half63-52Ryan Mela makes driving layup
2nd Half63-54Jamier Jones makes driving layup
2nd Half63-55Jamier Jones makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half63-56Ryan Mela makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-58Stefan Vaaks makes driving layup
2nd Half66-58Tyler Perkins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Acaden Lewis assists)
2nd Half68-58Tyler Perkins makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half68-59Jaylin Sellers makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-60Jaylin Sellers makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-60Devin Askew makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half70-62Jamier Jones makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jaylin Sellers assists)
2nd Half72-62Duke Brennan makes 2-foot dunk (Devin Askew assists)
2nd Half72-65Stefan Vaaks makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jaylin Sellers assists)
2nd Half75-65Tyler Perkins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Devin Askew assists)
2nd Half76-65Matt Hodge makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-65Matt Hodge makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-66Jamier Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half77-67Jamier Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-68Jamier Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-68Devin Askew makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half79-71Stefan Vaaks makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half79-73Oswin Erhunmwunse makes layup (Corey Floyd Jr. assists)
2nd Half80-73Duke Brennan makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half81-73Duke Brennan makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-75Jaylin Sellers makes layup
2nd Half83-75Duke Brennan makes 2-foot dunk (Acaden Lewis assists)
2nd Half83-78Jaylin Sellers makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jamier Jones assists)
2nd Half84-78Bryce Lindsay makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-78Bryce Lindsay makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half85-79Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-80Stefan Vaaks makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half86-80Acaden Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half87-80Devin Askew makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half88-80Devin Askew makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half88-82Stefan Vaaks makes driving layup