Villanova at USC 04/03/25 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Villanova Wildcats come into Thursday with twenty wins and 14 losses on the year having won three of the last five following a 21 point blowout of Colorado in round 1 of this tournament. Offensively Villanova has been mediocre this season averaging 73.7 points on 46.4% shooting but exploded for 85 points in their victory against Colorado. Defensively Villanova has been stout as of late as well allowing just 63 points per game during their last three victories. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

The Villanova defense controlled their matchup against Colorado giving up to 64 points on 39.7% shoot from the floor. Villanova did lose the rebounding battle before 13 turnovers sealed the victory. Offensively Villanova rolled making 53.2% of their shots and knocked down 11 triples in the game. Wooga Poplar carried the load for the Villanova offense with 24 points on 17 shots. School

The USC Trojans come into Thursday night with seventeen wins and 17 losses this season having won three of the last five following a blowout 29 point victory against Tulane. Offensively the Trojans averaged 77.2 points per game on 48.6% shooting from the floor of this season and have averaged 92.6 points per game during their last three victories.

The USC offense dominated in their last outing scoring 89 points on 63.6% shooting from the floor and 50% from beyond the arc. Defensively USC was just as strong giving up to 60 points on 33.9% shooting from the floor. The Trojans won the rebounding battle by 13 and forced 14 turnovers to steal the victory. Rashaun Agee carried the load for the USC offense with 27 points on 12 shots in the game against Tulane.

Vilanova is the better team and it will show Thursday. The Wildcats have the depth and experience to get the work done in this game. Take Villanova Thursday to continue to play well leading to the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Villanova Wildcats win and cover 75-67.