SportsLine's model simulated Villanova Wildcats vs. No. 2 Connecticut Huskies on Saturday and revealed its college basketball picks for this Big East matchup

The UConn Huskies' 14-game win streak was tested as Villanova forced a dramatic finish in the Big East matchup.

Villanova guard Bryce Lindsay (2) shoots as UConn forward Alex Karaban defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

A pair of Big East rivals that have collected their fair share of titles over the last decade meet up on Saturday, Jan. 24 at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Conn. where the Villanova Wildcats are visiting the No. 2 UConn Huskies.

The No. 2 UConn men's basketball team (19-1, 9-0 BIG EAST) won its 15 th -straight in dramatic fashion with a 75-67 overtime triumph over

The Huskies have played three straight games with totals of 133 points or less, and the Wildcats are coming off a matchup that ended with a total of just 117 points. Acaden Lewis is averaging 12.3 ppg and has scored 12+ points in four of his last six games. Villanova +10.5 Under 136.5

While UConn men’s basketball stars capture headlines and highlight reels, another group of students plays a crucial role in the team’s championship success: the student managers.

College basketball will take center stage Saturday for the first time in awhile. No college football. No NFL. Just a day loaded with college hoops. And the slate is primed to deliver in its big moment.