UCF vs Villanova Picks and Prediction – 4/5/2025

The UCF Knights will again be in Las Vegas Saturday for a semifinal matchup in their postseason tournament against Villanova. UCF has nineteen wins and 16 losses this season but have won three of the last five including two in a row after an 8 point victory against Cincinnati in their last outing. Offensively UCF averages 79.2 points on 42.4% shooting from the floor season but have averaged 80 two points per game over their last two victories. Keep up with the action and see our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively UCF was fantastic against Cincinnati scoring 88 points on 47% shooting from the floor knocked down 10 triples in the game. The Knights did lose the rebounding battle by 4 foot forced 11 turnovers to seal the victory. Defensively UCF did just enough giving up eight points on 42.9% shooting from the floor.

The Villanova Wildcats roll into Saturday with 21 wins and 14 losses on the year after winning three of the last four overall including two in a row following a narrow one point victory against USC on Thursday. Offensively the Wildcats averaged 73.7 points on 46.4% shooting from the floor this season.

Defensively Villanova was top-tier on Thursday giving up 59 points but just 28 in the second half as USC shot 42.4% from the floor and 20.8% from beyond the arc. The Wildcats won the rebounding battle by 1 and forced 9 turnovers in the victory. Offensively Villanova did just enough scoring 60 points including 33 in the second half, to erase a four-point halftime deficit from 37.9% shooting from the floor the Wildcats knocked down 9 triples in the game. Eric Dixon Led the way for the Villanova offense with 28 points on 24 shots.

Despite early season struggles the Wildcats are playing well as of late and will continue to roll in this game. Look for Villanova to do the work on both sides of the ball leading to the win. Take the Wildcats Saturday to punch their ticket into the tournament championship. Final Score Prediction, Villanova Wildcats win and cover 75-68.