La Salle at Villanova

La Salle is a big dog to Villanova, but playing well, winning two in a row, and five of eight. They play good defense and are fundamentally sound: La Salle ranks third in the Atlantic 10 in free throw percentage (.722), third in assist/turnover ratio (1.3), and fourth in turnover margin (+3.22).  Both teams have had seven full days off, and La Salle will look to dictate the pace by slowing it down and playing tough perimeter defense against Villanova's three-point shooting. La Salle is 4-1-1 ATS against the Big East and 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight Sunday games. Villanova doesn't always focus on these smaller conference games as the Wildcats are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. the Atlantic 10. Villanova is off a blowout win, but that hasn't translated into covers. The Wildcats are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a win of more than 20 points. Play La Salle.