Sacred Heart vs Villanova Prediction 11/11/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Sacred Heart vs Villanova prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 11th at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Sacred Heart Pioneers Betting Preview

The Sacred Heart Pioneers are 1-1 this season after they lost to Duquesne by a score of 92-80 in their last game. Sacred Heart trailed 45-42 at halftime and allowed 47 points in the second half in the loss. The Pioneers shot 37.5% from the field, 23.3% on three pointers, and 67.4% on free throws in the game. Sacred Heart was out rebounded by a total of 45-43, recorded nine assists, and committed 11 turnovers in the loss. Nyle Ralph-Beyer led the Pioneers with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Dashon Gittens added 16 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that game, Sacred Heart defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 103-46 to start the season. The Pioneers have scored 91.5 points per game with 46.0 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.0 points against per game this season. Anquan Hill is averaging 17.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, while Dashon Gittens is averaging 17.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Sacred Heart is shooting 47.7% from the field, 66% on free throws, and 32.4% on three pointers this season. 

Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview

The Villanova Wildcats are 1-1 this year after they defeated Queens by a score of 94-74 in their last game. Villanova led 51-37 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Wildcats shot 50.7% from the field, 72.0% on free throws, and 21.1% on three pointers in the game. Villanova out rebounded Queens by a total of 42-20, recorded 17 assists, and committed eight turnovers in the win. Bryce Lindsay led the Wildcats with 25 points and three rebounds, while Acaden Lewis added 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that game, Villanova lost to BYU by a score of 71-66 in their first game. The Wildcats have scored 80.0 points per game with 45.5 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.5 points against per game this season. Bryce Lindsay is averaging 23.5 points and 4.0 rebounds, while Acaden Lewis is averaging 13.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game for the Wildcats. Villanova is shooting 43.5% from the field, 65.0% on free throws, and 25.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Villanova Wildcats will win

• Villanova has won 71 of its last 76 night games at Finneran Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Sacred Heart has lost 11 of its last 12 road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Villanova has won the first half in each of its last 10 night games at Finneran Pavilion.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-nine of Villanova’s last 31 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
• Each of Sacred Heart’s last four road games against the Big East Conference have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.

Sacred Heart vs Villanova Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with a 1-1 record to start the season, but Villanova will have the home court advantage. The Wildcats just put up 94 points against Queens and fought BYU very hard in their first game. Sacred Heart lost by 12 to Duquesne in their last game and only shot 37.5% from the field in that loss. I do think Villanova will get a relatively easy win in this game, but I think this is too many points for a Villanova team that I didn’t love coming into this season. Take Sacred Heart here.

David Racey's Pick: Sacred Heart +20.5