Temple vs Villanova Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Temple vs Villanova

The Temple Owls battle the Villanova Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Monday, December 1.

The total line looks to be on the low side at 148.5. There’s a strong chance that Temple and Villanova will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -115.

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Temple Owls were beaten 90-75 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Rhode Island Rams.

Villanova Wildcats last game saw them claim a 89-75 home win over Old Dominion Monarchs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 94-65 in favor of Villanova when they last played Temple. In the past 4 H2H meetings, Villanova have won three.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Villanova	5-1	500	412	88	4-0	1-1	5W
Temple	4-3	555	536	19	3-2	1-1	1L

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Temple vs Villanova Prediction & Picks

Our Temple vs Villanova betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college matchup. Our pick is for Over 148.5 points to be scored at odds of -115 which makes plenty of appeal.

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Key Temple vs Villanova stats:

• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Temple games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Temple games on the road.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Temple games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Villanova games at home.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Villanova games at home.

Over 148.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Temple 68 - 86 Villanova

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Temple vs Villanova Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Villanova are strong -1667 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 94% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +860 about Temple.

The spread is calculated to be 14.5, while total points comes in at 148.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 148.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

Temple

+860

Villanova

-1667

Point Spread

Temple +14.5

-110

Villanova -14.5

-110

Total Points

Under 148.5

-105

Over 148.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Temple Stats

Villanova Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.30 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 82.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.90 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.80 pts and allowed 71.60 pts in the last 10 home games

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Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Seton Hall	7-1	606	491	115	5-0	2-1	1W
UConn	6-1	577	429	148	4-1	2-0	2W
Butler	6-1	636	505	131	6-0	0-1	3W
Villanova	5-1	500	412	88	4-0	1-1	5W
Georgetown	5-2	555	511	44	4-1	1-1	2L
DePaul	5-3	622	567	55	5-3	0-0	1L
Xavier	5-3	612	581	31	5-2	0-1	2W
St. John's	4-3	646	535	111	3-2	1-1	1L
Creighton	4-3	524	496	28	4-0	0-3	1W
Marquette	4-4	658	596	62	4-3	0-1	1L
Providence	4-4	720	689	31	3-1	1-3	2L

American Athletic Conference	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tulsa	6-1	581	479	102	3-0	3-1	3W
UAB	6-2	689	560	129	5-1	1-1	5W
North Texas	6-2	570	511	59	5-0	1-2	3W
Tulane	5-2	543	548	-5	3-2	2-0	2W
Florida Atlantic	5-3	625	574	51	3-2	2-1	2L
Temple	4-3	555	536	19	3-2	1-1	1L
Wichita State	4-4	614	535	79	4-2	0-2	3L
South Florida	4-4	731	660	71	3-2	1-2	1L
UTSA	4-4	598	543	55	2-2	2-2	1L
Charlotte	3-5	574	581	-7	3-2	0-3	2L
Rice	3-6	680	660	20	3-2	0-4	1W
Memphis	2-4	444	452	-8	2-2	0-2	1W
East Carolina	2-5	474	564	-90	2-3	0-2	4L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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