Villanova vs DePaul Prediction 2/5/25 College Basketball Picks
DePaul (11-12) vs Villanova (12-10)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Wintrust Arena)
Betting Odds: DePaul +5.5 -- Over/Under: 142.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: CBSSN
In this article, we will formulate a Villanova vs DePaul prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats are 12-10 (5-6) this year after they lost to Creighton by a score of 62-60 in their last game. Villanova was tied at 29 at halftime, but they allowed a three-pointer with about seven seconds left for the loss. The Wildcats shot 39.7% from the field, 17.6% on three-pointers, and 91.7% on free throws in the game. Wooga Poplar led Villanova with 24 points and four rebounds, while Eric Dixon added 17 points and five rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Wildcats lost to Marquette by a score of 87-74 and Georgetown by a score of 64-63. Villanova has lost five of their last six games and they are currently tied for sixth in the Big East standings. Villanova has scored 76.0 points per game and they have allowed 68.4 points per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game this season. Eric Dixon is averaging 24.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Wooga Poplar is averaging 14.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game this season. Villanova is shooting 46.9% from the field, 79.9% on free throws, and 39.3% on three-pointers this year.
DePaul Blue Demons Betting Preview
The DePaul Blue Demons are 11-12 (2-10) this season after they defeated Seton Hall by a score of 74-57 in their last game. DePaul led 38-29 at halftime and they held Seton Hall to just 28 points in the second half in the win. The Blue Demons shot 55.3% from the field, 40.9% on three-pointers, and 86.7% on free throws in the game. NJ Benson led DePaul with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while CJ Gunn added 16 points and seven rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Blue Demons lost to UConn by a score of 72-61 and Butler by a score of 86-69. DePaul has lost eight of their last ten games and they are currently second to last in the Big East standings with a 2-10 record. DePaul has scored 74.7 points per game and they have allowed 73.5 points per game, while also averaging 36.0 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game this year. CJ Gunn is averaging 12.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game, while Jacob Meyer is averaging 12.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. DePaul is shooting 44.9% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 36% on three-pointers this season.
Why Villanova will beat DePaul
- DePaul has lost each of its last 14 home night games against the Big East Conference.
- Villanova has won each of its last three night games against DePaul.
- DePaul has lost the first half in 14 of its last 17 games against the Big East Conference at Wintrust Arena.
Villanova vs DePaul Prediction
DePaul hasn’t had much success during conference play, but they are coming off a win and will be at home for this game. The Blue Demons are shooting 44.9% from the field this year, but they have scored 61 points or fewer in two of their last four games. Villanova has lost three games in a row and they have scored 63 and 60 points in two of those games. The Wildcats are shooting 46.9% from the field this year and their defense has been very strong. Villanova has allowed fewer than 70 points in six of their last nine games and they already beat DePaul by a score of 100-56 earlier in the season. I do think this game will be more competitive than their first meeting, but I just don’t see DePaul keeping this under 10 points. Take Villanova here.
David’s Pick Villanova -5.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
