College Basketball Picks & Predictions for Wednesday, November 17, 2010
By Drew Sharper
No. 6 Villanova looks to remain undefeated this season when it takes on Boston in a Preseason NIT game at 8PM ET.
The Wildcats enter the game at 2-0 on the season with wins over Bucknell and Marist while Boston is 1-1 on the season with a loss to Northeastern and a win over George Washington.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook SBGGLOBAL.com have made Villanova a 16-point favorite against Boston while the over/under has been set at 140.5. Here is a look at the trends and my pick for tonight’s game.
Boston vs. Villanova, 8PM ET
Boston is 11-2 against the spread in their last 13 non-conference games and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games. Villanova is just 1-7 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up win.
The over has hit in the last six non-conference games for Boston while it has also hit in the last four road games for the Terriers.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL FREE PICK: BOSTON +16
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