Queens NC vs Villanova Prediction 11/8/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Queens University vs Villanova Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Villanova Wildcats Preview

The Villanova Wildcats have a 0-1 record this season and are coming off a 66-71 road loss against BYU. The Wildcats shot 35.8% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, while the Cougars shot with 39.4% from the field and 29.4% from downtown. They made 53.3% of their free throws and grabbed 49 rebounds, while dishing out 12 assists and committing 11 turnovers. They had 3 fast break points and 24 points in the paint.

Matt Hodge, Duke Brennan, Tyler Perkins, Acaden Lewis and Devin Askew were the starting five for Villanova, with Brennan being the top scorer with 8 points and 15 rebounds, while shooting 66.7% from the field. Tyler Perkins followed with 8 points and 9 rebounds, while shooting 30% from the field. Matt Hodge added 7 points and 3 rebounds.

Queens University Royals Preview

The Queens University Royals have a 1-1 record this season and are coming off an 87-76 win at home against Lynchburg. The Royals shot 50.0% from the field and 37.9% from beyond the arc, while the Hornets shot with 37.7% from the field and 21.7% from downtown. They made 57.1% of their free throws and grabbed 37 rebounds, while dishing out 17 assists and committing 14 turnovers. They had 25 fast break points and 28 points in the paint.

Maban Jabriel, Avantae Parker, Yoav Berman, Nasir Mann and Chris Ashby were the starting five for Queens University, with Ashby being the top scorer with 22 points and two rebounds, while shooting 70% from the field. Yoav Berman followed with 15 points and 3 rebounds, while shooting 45.5% from the field. Nasir Mann added 8 points and 10 rebounds.

Queens University Royals @ Villanova Wildcats Betting Trends: November 8, 2025

Why the Villanova Wildcats will win

• Villanova has won 70 of its last 75 night games at Finneran Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Queens University has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
• Villanova has won the first half in each of its last 11 games at Finneran Pavilion.

Why the Queens University Royals will win

• Queens University has won four of its last five games following a home win.
• Villanova has lost the first half in each of its last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Villanova’s last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Each of Queens University’s last five games have produced a total of 155+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Queens University has recorded the equal-longest winning streak in the league this season (1 games).
• Queens University has recorded the equal-longest losing streak in the league this season (1 games).

Queens University vs Villanova Prediction

In this Queens University vs Villanova Prediction, Villanova is coming as -18 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their previous games, as Villanova lost by 5 points on the road and are playing their home opener today. On the flip side, Queens is coming off a 11-point home win and will be playing their first game on the road. Villanova is the better team in this matchup and are in a bounce-back spot at home, looking for their first win of the season. They had the 54th-best defense in the nation last season and I expect them to take care of business in this one. Take Villanova and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Villanova -18