Wisconsin vs Villanova Prediction 12/19/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Villanova Wildcats and the Wisconsin Badgers meet Friday in college basketball action from the Fiserv Forum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Villanova Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers prediction.

Villanova Wildcats Recap

The Villanova Wildcats come into this game looking to add on to their 79-61 win over Pitt last time out to sit at 8-2 this season. After this game, Villanova will head on the road for a game against Seton Hall.

Wildcats Win 8 Of Last 9

Bryce Lindsay leads the Wildcats in scoring with 17.2 PPG with 2.1 RPG and 2.3 APG while Acaden Lewis has 12.4 PPG with 3.5 RPG and 5.6 APG to lead the Wildcats in assists. Matt Hodge has 10.1 PPG with 3.9 RPG and Duke Brennan has 12.1 PPG with a team-high 11.7 RPG to lead the Wildcats in rebounding by averaging a double-double per game. Tyler Perkins has 10 PPG and 3.9 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Villanova up to this point in the year. Devin Askew also has 9.4 PPG as well this season. As a team, Villanova is averaging 80.4 PPG on 47.2% shooting from the field, 36.8% from three and 69.6% from the foul line this season. 

Wisconsin Badgers Recap

The Wisconsin Badgers come into this game looking to rebound from a 90-60 loss at the hands of Nebraska last time out to sit at 7-3 this season. After this game, Wisconsin will head home for a game against Central Michigan.

Badgers Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped

Nick Boyd leads the Badgers in scoring and assists with 20.2 PPG and 3.4 APG along with 3 RPG while John Blackwell has 19.6 PPG with 5.3 RPG. Nolan Winter has 12.8 PPG with a team-high 9.9 RPG to lead the Badgers in rebounding and to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Wisconsin up to this point in the year. Austin Rapp has 9.8 PPG with 4 RPG as well so far this season. As a team, Wisconsin is averaging on 85.1 PPG on 44.2% shooting from the field, 33.1% from three and 80.2% from the foul line so far this season.

Wisconsin Badgers @ Villanova Wildcats Betting Trends: December 19, 2025

Why the Villanova Wildcats will win

• Villanova has won each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wisconsin has lost five of its last six night games against the Big East Conference.
• Villanova has won the first half in each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Villanova has lost each of its last four games at Fiserv Forum.
• Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Villanova’s last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Each of Wisconsin’s last seven night games against the Big East Conference have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Villanova ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.0).
• Villanova ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.7).
• Wisconsin ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (80.2%).
• Wisconsin ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.9).

Villanova Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers Prediction

I’m on Wisconsin here. I just think that the Badgers are the better team here and have had a week to stew on that loss to Nebraska. Villanova hasn’t played many step up spots this season and they haven’t really been impressive in the ones they’ve had. I’ll take Wisconsin in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Wisconsin -5.5