Wisconsin vs Villanova Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Wisconsin vs Villanova

The Wisconsin Badgers square off against the Villanova Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, December 19.

If you agree that Villanova can push Wisconsin to the wire, then bet the underdogs against the spread here. The +5.5 makes lots of appeal at -110.

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Wisconsin Badgers lost on the road in their previous game. Nebraska Cornhuskers won 90-60.

Villanova Wildcats won their last game which was at home. It was a 79-61 triumph against Pittsburgh Panthers.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Villanova	8-2	804	681	123	7-0	1-2	1W
Wisconsin	7-3	851	754	97	6-0	1-3	1L

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Wisconsin vs Villanova Prediction & Picks

This expert Wisconsin vs Villanova betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

We wouldn’t be surprised to see Villanova win this college contest. In terms of landing extra value, it makes sense to take +5.5 when it comes to the spread at -110.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Wisconsin vs Villanova stats:

• The +5.5 line has been covered by Villanova in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Villanova in 19 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +5.5 line has been covered by Villanova in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wisconsin in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wisconsin in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wisconsin in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Villanova +5.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wisconsin 80 - 77 Villanova

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 80-77 win for the Badgers. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

Wisconsin 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.

With a 71% chance of securing victory, Wisconsin are favorites for this college game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -250. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +198 about Villanova.

The spread is calculated to be 5.5, while total points comes in at 150.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you fancy Over 150.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college matchups and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Wisconsin

-250

Villanova

+198

Point Spread

Wisconsin -5.5

-110

Villanova +5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 150.5

-108

Over 150.5

-112

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Wisconsin Stats

Villanova Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.10 pts and allowed 75.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 77.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 68.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.70 pts and allowed 68.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	11-1	948	740	208	8-1	3-0	7W
Seton Hall	10-1	842	678	164	7-0	3-1	4W
Villanova	8-2	804	681	123	7-0	1-2	1W
Georgetown	8-3	860	810	50	6-1	2-2	2W
Butler	8-3	961	839	122	8-1	0-2	1L
St. John's	7-3	879	723	156	6-2	1-1	3W
DePaul	8-4	917	825	92	7-3	1-1	1L
Xavier	8-4	919	884	35	8-3	0-1	1L
Providence	7-5	1100	1016	84	6-1	1-4	1L
Creighton	6-5	844	783	61	5-1	1-4	1W
Marquette	5-7	937	921	16	5-4	0-3	3L

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	10-0	947	677	270	7-0	3-0	10W
Nebraska	11-0	922	751	171	10-0	1-0	11W
USC	11-1	1060	916	144	7-1	4-0	3W
Purdue	10-1	931	738	193	8-1	2-0	2W
Michigan State	10-1	857	690	167	7-1	3-0	2W
Iowa	9-2	872	680	192	8-0	1-2	1W
Ohio State	8-2	876	729	147	6-1	2-1	1W
UCLA	8-3	857	744	113	7-1	1-2	1W
Illinois	8-3	966	787	179	6-3	2-0	1L
Indiana	8-3	942	741	201	8-1	0-2	1L
Penn State	8-3	892	819	73	7-2	1-1	2L
Washington	7-3	847	734	113	4-1	3-2	2W
Wisconsin	7-3	851	754	97	6-0	1-3	1L
Northwestern	7-4	909	781	128	6-3	1-1	2W
Minnesota	6-5	807	749	58	6-3	0-2	1W
Oregon	6-5	854	810	44	6-3	0-2	2W
Maryland	6-5	854	886	-32	5-2	1-3	2L
Rutgers	5-6	758	804	-46	5-2	0-4	3L

• 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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