Pittsburgh vs Villanova Picks and Predictions for Saturday December 13 2025

By: Jeremy O'Quinn Published 12/13/2025, 04:30 AM ET
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Pittsburgh Outlook

The Pittsburgh Panthers are heading to Philadelphia on Saturday, where they will take on the Villanova Wildcats. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Pittsburgh Panthers come into this matchup with a solid fair early-season record of 5-5. Pitt is coming off a hard-fought win in their most recent outing, where their defense played a key role in closing out the game late. On the season, the Panthers are averaging roughly 76.8 points per game, shooting 45.9% from the field and 34.6% from three-point range. Defensively, Pitt has been reliable, allowing 68.9 points per game and posting a defensive rating 97.3, driven by strong perimeter pressure and rebounding.

Villanova Outlook

The Villanova Wildcats enter this matchup with a winning record and will be looking to protect their home floor at the Wells Fargo Center. Villanova currently sits with a 7-2 record after suffering an 89-61 loss against the second ranked Michigan Wolverines in their most recent outing. The Wildcats are averaging 74.5 points per game, shooting 46.3% from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc, numbers that reflect their emphasis on shot selection and ball movement. Defensively, Villanova has been strong, holding opponents to 67.2 points per game and registering a defensive rating 95.3, one of the better marks among Big East teams.

Villanova vs Pittsburgh Prediction

Villanova is hoping to wash away a their toughest loss of the season, while Pittsburgh is looking to avoid a third consecutive loss. Villanova is set as the -9.5 favourite in this game and deservingly so, as this is the play here. Final score prediction, Villanova wins 76-62.

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