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Temple vs Villanova Prediction 12/1/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Temple Owls | Villanova Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-3 | 5-1 |
| Where | Finneran Pavilion, Villanova, PA | |
| When | Monday, December 1, 2025 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview
The Villanova Wildcats enter Monday’s contest with a 5–1 win‑loss record. Villanova has compiled wins over Old Dominion, La Salle, Duquesne, and Richmond, while dropping a close game to the BYU Cougars. In the Villanova Wildcats 89–75 win over the Old Dominion Monarchs five days ago, Villanova guard Tyler Perkins tallied 21 points on 8 of 13 shooting from the field and 3 of 4 shooting from three‑point range.The Wildcats are averaging 83.3 points per game on 48.1 percent shooting from the field and 36.7 percent shooting from the three‑point line. Defensively, the Villanova Wildcats are allowing opponents 68.7 points on 45.1 percent shooting from the field per game.
Sophomore guard Bryce Lindsay has been a consistent performer for Villanova, averaging 19 points, 3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. Senior forward Duke Brennan anchors the paint averaging 10.2 points and 14.1 rebounds per contest. Freshman guard Acaden Lewis provides backcourt versatility, averaging 13.5 points, 3 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
Temple Owls Betting Preview
The Temple Owls enter Monday’s contest with a 4–3 win‑loss record. Temple has compiled wins over La Salle, Richmond, and Princeton, while losing games to West Virginia, UC San Diego and Michigan State Spartans. In the Temple Owls 79–75 win over the Princeton Tigers five days ago, senior guard Derrian Ford amassed 21 points, 4 rebounds and 1 steal.The Temple Owls are averaging 79.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting from the field per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Temple Owls are allowing opponents 76.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting from the field per contest.
Guard Derrian Ford is averaging 16.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2 assists per game. Senior guard Jordan Mason is averaging 10.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists a contest. Junior guard Gavin Griffiths provides further backcourt stability averaging 10.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1.1 steals and 1 block a game.
Why the Villanova Wildcats Will Win
• Balanced scoring. The Villanova Wildcats have five players that are averaging over 10 points per contest, led by Lindsay and Lewis.• Interior presence. Through seven games played this season, senior forward Duke Brennan is averaging 10.2 points and 14.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Temple Owls Will Win
• Senior guard Derrian Ford scoring ability. Ford leads the Owls with 16.6 points per game.• High tempo. The Temple Owls are averaging nearly 80 points per game which illustrates the team’s ability to force tempo upon the opponent.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Temple Owls Prediction
Temple’s best chance to stay competitive lies in pushing tempo and leaning on Derrian Ford’s playmaking. The Owls average nearly 80 points per game, and their athletic wings can create mismatches in transition. If the Temple Owls can force Villanova Wildcats into turnovers and convert those into quick points, they can keep the margin tight through the first half. However, Temple’s inconsistency from three‑point range and their struggles to defend in the half court remain glaring issues against a disciplined opponent.Villanova, by contrast, thrives in structured sets and has multiple scoring options across its starting five. Guards Bryce Lindsay and Acaden Lewis provide perimeter shooting, while forward Duke Brennan gives the Villanova Wildcats a reliable interior presence. The Villanova Wildcats defensive efficiency makes them well‑equipped to control tempo and wear down the Temple Owls over 40 minutes. With that said, I am backing the Villanova Wildcats to cover the 14.5 points in this game.
