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Can Villanova Be Topped in 2021 Big East Tournament This Week? 

2021 Big East Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament betting odds and analysis

Naturally, Villanova is going to be a top-tier March Madness betting favorite.  This week’s Big East Tournament will add to those expectations.  The Wildcats are the class of the Big East Conference.  But with that comes higher prices on the board.  Accordingly, oddsmakers know that casual money will flood in for Nova.  And they will raise the price to counter that demand.  All of which means an upset loss by Villanova this week will bust bankrolls.  Subsequently, the ultimate question is if anyone in the Big East can challenge the Wildcats.  Lightning can always strike in March!

2021 Big East Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament

When:  March 10-13, 2021

Where:  Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

TV:  FS1 and FOX

CashBet Odds:  Click Here

Villanova a Certain Overlay and Uncertain Power

Anyone that thinks Villanova is unbeatable should check out recent results.  To illustrate, the Wildcats have lost three of their last six games straight up.  Defeats against Butler and Providence are particularly troubling.  First place in the Big East belongs to Nova.  But the league is not an online sportsbook powerhouse.  Villanova has suffered a decline in current wagering value.  Nova has covered only three of their last nine games.  Their record is 16-5 straight up, 11-9-1 against the spread, and 11-10 over the total.  Nova ranks 69th for scoring and 85th for points allowed.

Forward Jeremiah Robinson Earl leads with 15.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per contest.  While guard Collin Gillespie brings 14.0 points per outing.  Villanova has five players averaging double-digits for scoring.

Of course, the best-known Wildcat is coach Jay Wright.  He has built a perennial national power after walking into a nuclear waste site.  Wright has produced two national titles in the last five years.  As a result, his players have the confidence to beat anyone they face.  Still, betting value for this name brand remains a potential issue.

Blue Jays Looking to Fly into March Madness

Second place Creighton is 18-7 straight up, 11-14 against the spread, and 12-12 over and under.  The Blue Jays have covered four of their last six games.  Only one of their previous four cleared the total.  Offense is always a strength of Creighton.  To illuminate, they rank 42nd out of 350 teams for scoring and 29th for field goal percentage.  One worry is that coach Greg McDermott was suspended for remarks that were “hurtful” to players.  He told his players to “stay on the plantation.”  His status is unknown for the tournament.  Creighton clobbered Butler 93-73 without McDermott on Saturday.

Guard Marcus Zegarowski is a 2021 March Madness Betting asset.  Correlate his team leading 15.4 points per game.  Guard Denzel Mahoney adds 13.5 points per tilt.  Creighton has five players averaging double digits this season.  Fashion that Creighton beat Villanova 86-60 on February 13.

UConn Re-Emerging as Big East Power and Boss of Payout Window

Connecticut has been one of the biggest surprises on the board in 2020-21.  Consider the Huskies bet on NCAA basketball record of 14-6 straight up, 15-4-1 against the spread, and 10-10 on totals.  UConn ranks 53rd out of 350 teams for points allowed.  UConn is scorching hot with six covers in their last seven games.  Guard James Bouknight leads with 20.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

No Red Ink Storm by St. John’s of Late

St. John’s has been an under-the-radar team that could surprise.  The Johnnies have lost only three of their last ten games to the spread.  Overall, St. John’s is 16-10 straight up, 15-11 vs. the odds, and 15-10 over the total.  Coach Mike Anderson engineered one of the nation’s best offenses.  Fashion that the Red Storm ranks 33rd out of 350 teams for scoring.    Of great concern is a defense ranked 306th for points allowed.  A February 3, 70-59 win over Villanova shows the Johnnies 2021 March Madness Betting potential.

2021 Big East Tournament CashBet Best Bet: 

Creighton Blue Jays

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