Villanova vs BYU Prediction 11/3/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Villanova vs BYU Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 3^rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

BYU Cougars Preview

The BYU Cougars finished last season a 26-10 record and were placed 3rd in the Big 12 with a 14-6 conference record. The Cougars were 21-14-1 against the spread, and 22-13-1 in over/under, having a 15-2 home record and a 6-5 away record.

Offensively last season, BYU scored 81.4 points per game, which ranked 24th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 72.6 points per game (199th). The Cougars shot with 48.2% from the field (25th), and with 36.8% from beyond the arc (41st). They shot with 71.3% from the free throw line (225th), and grabbed 37.6 rebounds per game (57th), while dishing out 17.3 assists per game (10th) and committing 12.1 turnovers per game (218th).

Richie Saunders led BYU in scoring last season, with an average of 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Egor Demin followed with 10.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game, while Trevin Knell added 9.2 points, 2.4 rebounds per game.

Villanova Wildcats Preview

The Villanova Wildcats finished last season a 21-15 record and were placed 6th in the Big East with a 11-9 conference record. The Wildcats were 18-18 against the spread, and 21-15 in over/under, having a 14-3 home record and a 3-8 away record.

Offensively last season, Villanova scored 74.0 points per game, which ranked 170th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 68.2 points per game (60th). The Wildcats shot with 46.0% from the field (107th), and with 39.0% from beyond the arc (6th). They shot with 79.6% from the free throw line (4th), and grabbed 34.2 rebounds per game (238th), while dishing out 12.4 assists per game (270th) and committing 9.8 turnovers per game (24th).

Eric Dixon led Villanova in scoring last season, with an average of 23.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists. Wooga Poplar followed with 15.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, while Jordan Longino added 11.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

Villanova Wildcats @ BYU Cougars Betting Trends: November 3, 2025

Why the BYU Cougars will win

• BYU has won each of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• BYU has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Villanova Wildcats will win

• Villanova has won each of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.
• BYU has lost three of its last four games against the Big East Conference.
• Villanova has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Villanova’s last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Each of BYU’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• BYU ranked T3rd for points in paint per game (42.0) in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
• BYU was one of only four teams to have made 15+ free throws in every game in last season’s NCAA Tournament.
• Villanova ranked 4th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage last season (79.6%).
• Villanova ranked 358th among Division 1 teams for pace last season (63.2).

Villanova vs BYU Prediction

In this Villanova vs BYU Prediction, BYU is coming as -8 home favorites, with the total set at 152.5 points. Both teams were very good last season, but Villanova had a better overall record and was one of the best home teams in the nation last year, with 15 wins in 17 home games. On the flip side, BYU struggled on the road with a 3-8 record, but they had the 60^th-best defense in the country, while Villanova had the 24^th-best offense. The Cougars were very good against the spread with a 21-14 record and were also the 10^th-best team in assists made and 57^th in rebounding, so I expect them to take care of business at home. Take BYU and lay the points at home in this one.