Pittsburgh Panthers at Villanova Wildcats, Picks, Odds, Preview, and Prediction, Saturday, December 13, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s a battle in Pennsylvania on Saturday, Dec. 13. Read our Pittsburgh vs Villanova prediction along withour NCAAB picks for the night. The Panthers are 5-5 overall and they have lost four of their last five games. Pittsburgh’s only top win has been against Ohio State while every Villanova win has come against mid-major opponents. The Wildcats are 7-2 and are coming off of a big loss to Michigan on the road. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 4:30 P.M. EST.
Pittsburgh struggles against Hofstra, losing continues
Pittsburgh is 5-5 overall this season. The Panthers started the season with three straight wins, but they have struggled to find consistency. Pittsburgh’s only win against a Power-Four team came against Ohio State a few weeks ago when they won 67-66. The Panthers have lost four of their last five outings.
In their last game, Pittsburgh lost 80-73 to Hofstra at home on Sunday, Dec. 7. The Panthers were barely in the game as their largest lead was just two points in the game. The Pride took the lead midway through the second half and they never relinquished it for the rest of the game. Pittsburgh shot 46% from the field and 43% from behind the 3-point line. The Panthers allowed Hofstra to shoot 53% from the field and 40% from deep. The Panthers turned the ball over 10 times, too. Brandin Cummings led the team with 34 points on 10-for-15 shooting from off the bench.
Cameron Corhen leads the team with 14 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Damarco Minor is the top passer with 3.0 assists per game.
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Pittsburgh is the No. 108th ranked team according to KenPom. The Panthers are ranked No. 97th in offensive rating and No. 141st in defensive rating, according to KenPom.
Pittsburgh is averaging 71.8 points per game, which ranks 319th. They are the 257th ranked shooting team, making 43.9% from the field. The Panthers are hitting 34.3% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 156th.
On defense, Pittsburgh is allowing 69.3 points per game, which places them 73rd. They are the 146th ranked defense team, allowing 42.7% from the field. The Panthers are the 233rd ranked 3-point defensive team as opponents are hitting 33.6% from behind the arc.
Pittsburgh is 4-6 against the spread this season. The Panthers are 0-2 against the spread when they have played away from home. They are 1-2 against the spread as an underdog. The under is 6-4 when the Panthers have played this season. The under is 2-0 when they have played on the road.
Villanova’s 7-game winning streak snapped
Villanova is 7-2 overall this season. The Wildcats opened the season with a 5-point loss to No. 8 BYU. The Wildcats followed it with seven straight wins highlighted by wins over Temple and Penn. The winning streak was snapped in their last game on the road.
In their last game, Villanova lost 89-61 to No. 2 Michigan away from home on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Villanova's only lead was a 4-3 advantage in the first few minutes of the game. Michigan put together a 12-0 run in the final six minutes of the first half to take a commanding lead which led to an easy win. Villanova shot 34% from the field and 27% from behind the arc. Michigan hit 56% from behind the arc, which was a huge difference maker. Villanova turned the bal over 15 times, which led to 21 points. From the bench, Devin Askew led the team with 18 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
Bryce Lindsay is the team's leading scorer with 16.4 points per game. Duke Brennan is grabbing a team-high 12 rebounds while Acaden Lewis passing for 5.4 assists.
Villanova is the No. 37th ranked team in the country by KenPom. They are the9th ranked offensive rating team and the 52nd ranked defensive team, according to KenPom.
Villanova is averaging 80.7 points per game, which ranks 189th. They are the 123rd shooting team, making 46.8% from the field. The Wildcats are hitting 36.5% from behind the 3-point line, placing them 78th in the nation.
On defense, Villanova is allowing 69 points per game, which ranks 67th. They are the 251st ranked 3-point defensive team, allowing 44.8% from the field. The Wildcats are one of the worst 3-point defensive teams allowing 39.8% from deep. That mark ranks eighth worst in the nation.
Villanova is 6-3 against the spread this season. The Wildcats are 3-2 against the spared at home this season. They are 5-2 against the spread as a favorite while they have been favorited by double-digits each time. The under is 5-4 when Villanova has played this season.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Villanova Wildcats Picks
Pittsburgh vs Villanova Spread Pick
- Villanova -10 (5 units)
It’s a battle between two of the premier basketball programs in Pennsylvania. This game will be decided on the offensive end with both two teams destined for long possessions in the shot clock. Expect Villanova to nail 3-point shots all afternoon which will give them a decisive lead and will eventually lead them to a victory. The Wildcats are the 78th best 3-point shooting team in the nation. They are also 5-2 against the spread as a double-digit favorite. They are also coming off a 7-game winning streak where they will be ready to get a win streak started again. Pittsburgh continues to lose in a multitude of ways and it starts on the defensive end. The Panthers ranks 141st in defensive rating and they are the 233rd ranked 3-point defensive team in the country, which Villanova will expose. Pittsburgh is 0-2 against the spread when playing on the road.
Take Villanova to cover.
Pittsburgh vs Villanova Over/Under Pick
- Over 135.5 (5 units)
These are two of the slowest teams in college basketball this season. But, the defensive intensity has been really poor. The Panthers are the 11th slowest team in the nation, while Villanova ranks 338th in pace. These two teams go deep into the shot clock, but both teams are ranked 233rd or worst in 3-point defense. This will allow for easy buckets despite a slow paced game. The over is 4-3 when Villanova has been favorited. For Pittsburgh, the over is 3-2 when the total has been set at 142 or less.
Take the over on Saturday.
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