Villanova vs Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Dec 2025
College Basketball Betting Preview: Villanova vs Michigan
The Villanova Wildcats square off against the Michigan Wolverines, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Tuesday, December 9.
We have decided to go for Michigan against the spread in order to get the best value. They should be able to cover an appealing -15.5 line at -110 when they take on Villanova.
Villanova Wildcats won their previous game, beating Penn Quakers at home. It was a 90-63 win.
Michigan Wolverines won their last game which was at home. It was a 101-60 triumph against Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 63-55 win for Villanova when they last played Michigan. The past 3 H2H games have seen Villanova land two wins.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Villanova
|
24-8 | 2469 | 2265 | 204 | 15-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
Villanova vs Michigan Prediction & Picks
Dive into our full Villanova vs Michigan betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.
Game Prediction
Our pick is that Michigan will get the better of their opponents by a significant margin in this college matchup. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -15.5 which is currently available at odds of -110.
The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball picks.
Key Villanova vs Michigan stats:
Michigan -15.5 Probability
The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) can be wagered to total Over 15.5 points at -110. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line when it comes to this Player Points wager.
Latest Yaxel Lendeborg Player Prop Odds
Duke Brennan (Villanova) can be wagered to score Under 10.5 points at -125. We are keen to take the selection that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.
Latest Duke Brennan Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Michigan -16.5, Over 150.5 and Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) to score Over 15.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
69
-
87
Michigan
There’s a huge payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Wolverines to claim a 87-69 win which will hopefully go close.
Villanova vs Michigan Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Michigan are strong -3333 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 97% chance of claiming victory. Villanova are the underdogs at +1200 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
There is a spread of 17.5 and total points has a line of 155.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 155.5 at -110.
There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.
Yaxel Lendeborg is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -110 that he goes Over 15.5 points and -115 when it comes to Under.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Villanova Stats
Michigan Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 151.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 130.20 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 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.20 pts and allowed 69.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 63.80 pts and allowed 66.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 160.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.10 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 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.30 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.60 pts and allowed 65.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
| Big East | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UConn
|
29-5 | 2635 | 2214 | 421 | 18-2 | 11-3 | 1L |
St. John's
|
28-6 | 2773 | 2379 | 394 | 18-3 | 10-3 | 6W |
|
Villanova
|
24-8 | 2469 | 2265 | 204 | 15-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
Seton Hall
|
21-12 | 2321 | 2156 | 165 | 13-5 | 8-7 | 1L |
DePaul
|
16-16 | 2248 | 2226 | 22 | 12-9 | 4-7 | 3L |
Butler
|
16-16 | 2540 | 2481 | 59 | 13-8 | 3-8 | 1L |
Georgetown
|
16-18 | 2503 | 2479 | 24 | 10-8 | 6-10 | 1L |
Creighton
|
15-17 | 2404 | 2401 | 3 | 11-6 | 4-11 | 1L |
Providence
|
15-18 | 2815 | 2772 | 43 | 10-7 | 5-11 | 1L |
Xavier
|
15-18 | 2586 | 2661 | -75 | 13-7 | 2-11 | 1L |
Marquette
|
12-20 | 2405 | 2425 | -20 | 10-9 | 2-11 | 1L |
- 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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