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Villanova Wildcats take on Utah State Aggies in opening round of NCAA Tournament

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Utah State Aggies (28-6, 18-5 MWC) vs. Villanova Wildcats (24-8, 15-6 Big East) San Diego; Friday, 4:10 p. m.

EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Aggies -1. 5; over/under is 147. 5 BOTTOM LINE: Villanova squares off against Utah State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Wildcats have gone 15-6 against Big East teams, with a 9-2 record in non-conference play. Villanova ranks sixth in the Big East with 9. 4 offensive rebounds per game led by Duke Brennan averaging 4.

0. The Aggies are 18-5 against MWC opponents. Utah State is the best team in the MWC scoring 14.

1 fast break points per game. Villanova averages 77. 2 points, 6.