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Las Vegas - When we were looking at the stats for the Villanova/Providence game, our thoughts started to tilt toward the Friars. After an ugly four game losing streak at the beginning of January, Providence has won three of the last four. The only loss came AT Connecticut, only the #1 team in the country. The Friars have covered five of six on the road and six of seven as an underdog. 'Nova will be looking to stop the bleeding, five straight losses, and might be able to squeeze out a W. But if we can grab the Friars +4.5 or +5, it's time to open the wallet.

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For your wagering pleasure, here are your spread stats for a Big East game in Philly. Villanova comes in with an 11-10 straight up record and 10-11 against the spread. The Wildcats have covered six of 12 at home and have a 7-8 record as a favorite. On the totals board, the 'Cats have gone Over 10 times and Under 11. Providence comes in with a 14-7 straight up record and 13-8 against the spread. The Friars have covered five of six on the road and have a 6-1 record as an underdog. On the totals board, they have gone Over 8 times and Under 13.

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