Villanova at Purdue

Defending champion Villanova is loaded with talent again. The Wildcats limited Lafayette to 29.2 percent shooting, including 6-of-32 from behind the arc, and dominated on the boards, 53-33, in an 88-48 rout. The team returns three starters, all in the backcourt, with senior guard Josh Hart (15.5 points per game), Kris Jenkins (13.6 points per game), Jalen Brunson (9.6 points per game), plus two bench players who played in every game. Villanova is 36-17-1 ATS in non-conference games and 10-1 ATS against the Big 10. Purdue has a losing all-time record against defending National Champions. Villanova ia also 41-18-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Play Villanova.