Villanova appears to be finding its rhythm after a disappointing season opening loss. The Wildcats responded with a dominant 95-66 win over Holy Cross, shooting over 50% from the field while showcasing a much more balanced offensive attack. Luigi Suigo and Devin Royal have given Villanova an efficient inside presence, while the perimeter shooting has started to come around. Facing a La Salle defense that surrendered 94 points to Houston in its opener and has struggled against high-major athleticism, this is another favorable offensive matchup.
La Salle likes to play with pace and launches a high volume of three pointers, which should create extra possessions for both teams. Even if the Explorers keep the game competitive early, Villanova has the depth and offensive versatility to continue scoring throughout the second half. With the Wildcats coming off a 95-point performance and facing a defense that has already shown vulnerability against elite competition, reaching the low 90s is well within reach. A projected spread in the 20-point range also suggests plenty of scoring opportunities if Villanova controls the game from start to finish.
La Salle vs Villanova prediction: Villanova team total over 91.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to that number.
