
Villanova vs. USC Prediction, Odds, Picks – 2025 CBC Tournament
Updated Apr. 3, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET
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The Villanova Wildcats (20-14) face the USC Trojans (17-17) in the 2025 College Basketball Crown on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
The Wildcats hit the court as 5.5-point favorites against the Trojans. The over/under for the game is 150.5.
Continue reading to get the download ahead of placing bets on the Villanova-USC clash.
Villanova vs. USC How to Watch & Odds
- When: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
- How to watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcats | -5.5 | -115 | -105 | 150.5 | -105 | -115 | -250 | +205 |
Villanova vs. USC Prediction
- Pick ATS: USC (+5.5)
- Pick OU: Under (150.5)
- Prediction: USC 74, Villanova 73
Learn more about the Villanova Wildcats vs. the USC Trojans game on FOX Sports!
Villanova vs. USC Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Wildcats 78, Trojans 72.
- The Wildcats have a 71.4% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Trojans hold a 32.8% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- Villanova has covered 18 times in 33 chances against the spread this season.
- USC is 14-19-0 ATS this season.
- Villanova has been favored by 5.5 points or more 16 times this season, and covered the spread in nine of those matchups.
- USC has been an underdog by 5.5 points or more 10 times this season, and covered the spread in two of those games.
Key Total Facts
- Wildcats games have finished with more than 150.5 points eight times so far this season.
- Trojans games have had over 150.5 points 20 times this year.
- The Wildcats and Trojans average 150.9 points per game combined, which is 0.4 more than the over/under for this matchup.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Villanova has won 16 of 23 games when favored on the moneyline this season (69.6%).
- USC has won four, or 23.5%, of the 17 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- Villanova has gone 13-2 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -250 or shorter (winning 86.7%).
- This season, USC has won two of its seven games when it is the underdog by at least +205 on the moneyline.
Villanova vs. USC: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
| Villanova | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 73.7 (182) | 77.2 (86) |
| Points Allowed (Rank) | 67.4 (50) | 75 (270) |
| Rebounds (Rank) | 7.7 (279) | 7.6 (283) |
| 3pt Made (Rank) | 9.6 (36) | 7.2 (233) |
| Assists (Rank) | 12.6 (250) | 15.6 (58) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 9.2 (18) | 11.9 (253) |
Villanova 2024-25 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Dixon | 33 | 23 | 5.1 | 2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.9 |
| Wooga Poplar | 34 | 14.7 | 6.9 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Jordan Longino | 34 | 11.7 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Jhamir Brickus | 34 | 9.4 | 1.8 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Tyler Perkins | 34 | 6.1 | 4.1 | 1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
USC 2024-25 Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Claude | 32 | 16 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Wesley Yates III | 33 | 14.1 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Chibuzo Agbo | 33 | 11.8 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| Terrance Williams II | 7 | 10.6 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Saint Thomas | 34 | 9.1 | 5.7 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
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