Temple Owls vs Villanova Wildcats Prediction and Picks - December 1, 2025
Monday evening on the college hardwood, and we have a Temple vs Villanova prediction ready to rock and roll. The Owls come in off a 90-75 home loss to Rhode Island, which drops them to 4-3 on the year. Villanova is at 5-1 on the young season, and they are off an 89-75 home win over Old Dominion. Villanova has won eight of the last nine in this series. Continue reading to see our Temple vs Villanova prediction.
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Owls Get Run Over By The Rams
Temple’s most recent game was a 90-75 loss to Rhode Island on November 26, where the Owls fell behind in the second half and couldn’t recover. AJ Smith led Temple with 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting, while Jamai Felt grabbed nine rebounds. Jordan Mason chipped in six assists, but the Owls’ defense struggled to contain Jonah Hinton, who scored 25 for the Rams. The defeat dropped Temple to 4-3, highlighting their inconsistency against stronger competition.
Offensively, Temple averages 79.4 points per game (234th nationally) while shooting 46.8% from the field (129th) and 36.4% from three (90th). Derrian Ford has been their go-to scorer, putting up 16.6 points per game, while Aiden Tobiason adds 15.3 with efficient shooting. Mason provides perimeter balance at 40% from three, and Gavin Griffiths contributes with rebounding and defense. The Owls’ free-throw shooting sits at 71.6% (174th), and their rebounding has been poor (29.7 per game, 330th), leaving them vulnerable against bigger teams.
Defensively, Temple has struggled, allowing 76.6 points per game (169th) while opponents shoot 48.1% from the field (336th) and 38.8% from three (343rd). Their inability to defend the perimeter has been glaring, and while Griffiths and Tobiason provide some defensive presence, the team ranks near the bottom nationally in efficiency. The Owls rebound slightly better on defense (28.6 per game, 44th), but their overall lack of size and depth has made them susceptible to scoring runs. Against Villanova’s balanced offense, Temple will need near-perfect execution to stay competitive.
Wildcats Easily Handle The Monarchs
Villanova’s last game was an 89-75 win over Old Dominion on November 25, where Tyler Perkins scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Wildcats. Acaden Lewis added 20 points, hitting two threes, while Bryce Lindsay chipped in 12 points and four assists. Villanova shot 54% from the field and 38% from three, pulling away in the second half with a 49-point surge. The victory improved Villanova to 5-1, continuing their strong start to the season.
Offensively, Villanova has been sharp, averaging 83.3 points per game (185th nationally) while shooting 48.1% from the field (84th) and 36.7% from three (79th). Lindsay has been their most consistent scorer at 19 points per game, while Perkins adds 11 per game with strong rebounding. Lewis has emerged as a playmaker, averaging 13.5 points and 5.2 assists, giving the Wildcats a steady floor general. Their free-throw shooting is a bit shaky at 69.6% (238th), but they rebound well at 34.2 per game (231st), which helps them sustain possessions and control tempo.
Defensively, Villanova has been solid, allowing just 68.8 points per game (58th) while holding opponents to 45.1% shooting (259th). Their biggest weakness has been defending the perimeter, as opponents shoot 41.5% from three (364th), one of the worst marks nationally. Still, their rebounding on defense (25.5 per game, 7th) has been excellent, limiting second-chance opportunities. With Brennan anchoring the glass and Lewis providing perimeter defense, Villanova has enough balance to frustrate opponents. Against Temple, the Wildcats’ offensive firepower and rebounding edge should give them control, especially if Lindsay and Perkins continue their hot shooting.
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Temple vs Villanova Spread Pick
- Villanova -14 (4 Units)
Villanova -14 looks like the right side because the Wildcats have been rolling offensively and Temple simply hasn’t shown the consistency to keep pace. Villanova is averaging 83.3 points per game while shooting 48.1% from the field, and Bryce Lindsay has emerged as a reliable scorer at nearly 19 points per game. Tyler Perkins and Acaden Lewis add balance with rebounding and playmaking, and the Wildcats just handled Old Dominion 89-75 by pulling away in the second half. Temple, meanwhile, is giving up 76.6 points per game and opponents are shooting a rough 48.1% against them, which is one of the worst marks nationally. That defensive weakness lines up poorly against Villanova’s efficient offense, making the double-digit spread feel justified.
On the other side, Temple’s offense has been streaky, averaging 79.4 points per game but ranking near the bottom nationally in rebounding (29.7 per game, 330th). Damian Ford and Aiden Tobiason can score, but the Owls rely heavily on perimeter shooting and have struggled to protect the ball, with turnovers piling up in key stretches. Villanova’s defense isn’t perfect — they allow opponents to shoot well from three — but they rebound at an elite level (25.5 defensive boards per game, 7th nationally) and limit second-chance opportunities. With Villanova’s depth, balance, and ability to control tempo, Temple will have a hard time hanging around for 40 minutes. Laying the -14 looks like the right call given the Wildcats’ firepower and Temple’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Temple vs Villanova Over/Under Pick
- Under 148.5 (5 Units)
The Under 148.5 feels like the right angle because Temple has struggled to score consistently against quality defenses, averaging just 79.4 points per game while ranking near the bottom nationally in rebounding, which limits second-chance opportunities. Villanova, meanwhile, plays at a controlled pace and allows only 68.8 points per game (58th nationally), leaning on strong defensive rebounding to keep opponents from extending possessions. While the Wildcats can score efficiently, they aren’t a team that typically pushes tempo into track-meet territory, and Temple’s offensive inefficiency — especially with opponents shooting nearly 48% against them — suggests Villanova can dictate the flow. With both teams likely to lean on half-court sets and Villanova’s defense tightening the screws, this matchup sets up well for a total that stays below 148.5.
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