Liberty vs. Villanova NIT March Madness Predictions brackets

As the March Madness predictions brackets begin to take shape, NIT matchups like Liberty vs. Villanova offer an exciting chance for bettors to make profitable wagers. In this matchup, the Liberty Flames take on the Villanova Wildcats in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Liberty Flames

The Liberty Flames have had a successful season, going 26-8 overall and 15-3 against ASUN opponents. They also have a solid non-conference record of 11-5. The Flames are led by Darius McGhee, who is averaging 26.3 points over the last 10 games. Colin Porter is also a top performer, averaging 7.8 points and 3.8 assists per game.

Injuries: The Liberty Flames do not have any significant injuries to report.

Villanova Wildcats

The Villanova Wildcats have had a somewhat disappointing season, going 17-16 overall and 10-10 in Big East action. However, they are still a dangerous team and could pose a challenge for the Flames. Eric Dixon leads the Wildcats in rebounds, averaging 6.4 per game, while Justin Moore is averaging 14.9 points over the last 10 games.

Injuries: Villanova guard Bryan Antoine is questionable for the matchup due to an ankle injury.

Betting Trends

According to the March Madness odds of winning, the Liberty Flames are slight favorites in this matchup. The Flames have covered the spread in six of their last eight games and are 17-13-2 against the spread this season. The Wildcats have covered the spread in four of their last six games and are 15-17-1 against the spread this season.

Prediction

Based on the ncaab picks and parlays, we believe that the Liberty Flames will come out on top in this matchup. They have been playing well lately and have a better overall record than the Wildcats. While Villanova could keep it close, we predict that Liberty will cover the spread.

Pick: Liberty Flames (-1.5)