The Villanova Wildcats (21-14) host the UCF Knights (19-16) after winning six home games in a row. The Wildcats are favored by 3.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The matchup has a point total of 156.5.
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Villanova vs. UCF betting lines
- Villanova moneyline odds to win: -169
- UCF moneyline odds to win: +141
- Spread: Villanova (-3.5)
- Total: 156.5
Villanova statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- The Wildcats have seen a decrease in scoring recently, racking up 68.2 points per game in their last 10 outings, 5.1 points fewer than the 73.3 they’ve scored this year.
- Villanova’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (65.7) is 1.4 fewer points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (67.1).
- Over their past 10 outings, the Wildcats are making 0.7 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.9 compared to 9.6 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (37.9% compared to 39.5% season-long).
Villanova betting records this season
- ATS Record: 18-17-0 (Home: 11-6-0; Away: 3-8-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 10-10-0 (As Favorite: 12-12-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 20-15-0 (Home: 11-6-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-7 (Home: 11-3; Away: 2-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-7 (Home: 3-0; Away: 1-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.2 (93rd in nation) | 43 (121st) | 30.6 (265th) | 27.5 (13th) | 12.5 (260th) | 9.1 (13th) |
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UCF statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- While the Knights are scoring 79.5 points per game in 2024-25, they have bettered that mark over their last 10 games, tallying 82.2 a contest.
- UCF has played worse defensively in its previous 10 games, surrendering 80.8 points per contest, 0.8 more points than its season average of 80.
- Over their last 10 games, the Knights are sinking 9.1 treys per contest, 0.4 more than their season average (8.7). However, they sport a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (33.6%) compared to their season average (33.7%).
UCF betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-18-0 (Home: 8-10-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 9-6-0 (As Favorite: 7-9-0; As Underdog: 10-9-0)
- O-U-P: 19-15-1 (Home: 5-12-1; Away: 8-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-2 (Home: 12-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-14 (Home: 1-3; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.5 (300th in nation) | 45.1 (256th) | 32.9 (126th) | 34.8 (345th) | 14 (140th) | 12.1 (266th) |
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