There’s a new man on the sidelines. And Villanova might encounter a few growing pains too, as the Wildcats face the first basketball season without Jay Wright in charge since the old coach took over in 2001.
Villanova is currently 5-5. The Wildcats started the season with their lowest AP poll rank since 2008. And they were picked to finish third in the Big East preseason poll.
But the expectations won’t change with new coach Kyle Neptune on the sidelines. Neptune has been a Villanova assistant since 2013. Since then, Villanova has won seven Big East regular-season titles, four Big East Tournament titles and two NCAA National Championships.
So no, the expectations won’t change much this season. And with the Wildcats opening Big East Conference play next Wednesday against St. John’s, it’s the perfect time to take a look at some numbers at Pennsylvania sportsbooks.
Villanova Basketball 2022-23 results and upcoming schedule
Villanova (5-5) has an away game against crosstown rival St. Joseph’s on Saturday (4:00 p.m. on the CBS Sports Network), before returning home next Wednesday to host St. John’s in the Big East opener.
Here’s how the Wildcats have fared so far this season:
- Villanova 81, La Salle 68
- Temple 68, Villanova 64
- Villanova 60, Delaware State 50
- Michigan State 73, Villanova 71
- Iowa State 81, Villanova 79
- Portland 83, Villanova 71
- Oregon 74, Villanova 67
- Villanova 70, Oklahoma 66
- Penn 59, Villanova 70
- Villanova 77, Boston College 56
Villanova Basketball current betting trends
Betting stats are updated continuously throughout the season. Most PA sportsbooks also have a stats page that help you analyze the betting trends of each basketball team.
Here are some current numbers on Villanova:
- Overall record: 5-5
- Against the spread: 3-7
- Over/Under: 7-3
- Points per game: 71.0
- Points allowed per game: 67.8
- Home record: 4-0
- Away record: 0-2
- Neutral site record: 1-3
Villanova players to watch this season
Caleb Daniels: The senior guard from New Orleans figures to be a focal point of the Villanova offense this season. Daniels currently averages 16.8 points per game, along with 4.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
Eric Dixon: Dixon grew up in the Philadelphia area (Willow Grove, PA) and will serve as the Wildcats interior presence this season. The 6-foot-8-inch forward is averaging 15.9 points per game and 5.5 rebounds.
Cam Whitmore: Whitmore is an impact freshman that was slowed earlier this season by a broken thumb. He’s only played in three games this season, but the highly-touted recruit is averaging 15.5 points.
Villanova Basketball futures odds 2022-23
DraftKings Sportsbook PA has Villanova as +15000 to win this year’s National Championship, meaning that a $1 bet on the Wildcats would return $150 if they win it all.
Similarly, here are some other futures odds for Villanova this season:
Pricing provided by DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Final Four: +3000
- Big East regular-season champion: +100
The complete list of the futures odds to win the Big East Conference are as follows:
- Connecticut: +110
- Creighton: +200
- Xavier: +600
- Villanova: +1000
- Marquette: +1200
- Butler: +5000
- Seton Hall: +5000
- Providence: +5000
- DePaul: +20000
- Georgetown: +50000
College Basketball betting options
College basketball games typically have three standard betting options at Pennsylvania’s sportsbooks and betting apps. Those are:
- Point spread
- Moneyline
- Over/Under
Some sportsbooks will also have game props available, which can include quarter/half betting and races to select point totals, along with other offerings.
In addition, parlay wagers are also an option for players who link multiple games together.
Check your favorite sportsbook or betting app for the most current pricing, promotions and available markets.
