Villanova vs Virginia Prediction 11-15-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Villanova vs Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 15th at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview

The Villanova Wildcats are 2-2 this year after they lost to St. Joe’s by a score of 83-76 in their last game. Villanova led 37-36 at halftime, but they allowed 47 points in the second half for the loss. The Wildcats shot 40.9% from the field, 34.8% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Eric Dixon led Villanova with 24 points and nine rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, the Wildcats defeated NJIT by a score of 91-54 but lost to Columbia before that. Villanova has scored 80.5 points per game and they have allowed 72.5 points per game, while also averaging 37.5 rebounds and 14 assists per game this season. Eric Dixon is averaging 26.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Villanova is shooting 48.3% from the field, 81.8% on free throws, and 37.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Virginia Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers are 2-0 this season after they defeated Coppin State by a score of 62-45 in their last game. Virginia led 32-16 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite winning the second half by just one point. The Cavaliers shot 40.4% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 91.7% on free throws in the game. Elijah Saunders led Virginia with 15 points and five rebounds in the victory. 

Prior to that game, the Cavaliers defeated Campbell by a score of 65-56 in their first game of the season. Virginia has scored 63.5 points per game and they have allowed 50.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.5 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this season. Jacob Cofie is averaging 13.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game, while Virginia is shooting 47.9% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 37.5% on three-pointers this year.

Why Villanova will beat Virginia

• Villanova has won 20 of its last 21 Friday games played at neutral venues.
• Villanova has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Villanova vs Virginia Prediction 

Villanova comes into this matchup trying to bounce back after a tough start to the season, as they already have losses against St. Joe’s and Columbia. The Wildcats allowed 83 and 90 points in those two losses, so they need to buckle down defensively. Virginia has won their first two games of the season and they are playing fantastic defense, allowing just 50.5 points per game. Both teams are shooting right around 48% from the field, but I trust the Villanova offense way more than Virginia’s. Take the Wildcats to bounce back here.