- Matchup: DePaul Blue Demons vs. Villanova Wildcats
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Venue: Finneran Pavilion, Villanova, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The DePaul Blue Demons (8-5) will be visiting Finneran Pavilion on Wednesday, aiming to secure a win against the Villanova Wildcats (10-2).
In their last game, the DePaul Blue Demons faced off against Connecticut, suffering a defeat with a final score of 72-54. DePaul concluded the match with a 36.4% shooting rate (20 of 55) and made 3 of 13 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Blue Demons converted 11 of 21 attempts for a 52.4% accuracy. They collected a total of 24 rebounds, 7 of which were on the offensive end, and provided 7 assists, while committing 14 turnovers and securing 7 steals. Defensively, DePaul allowed their opponents to shoot at 47.4%, with Connecticut making 27 of 57 shots. The Huskies recorded 15 assists and 6 steals, while grabbing 37 total rebounds (10 offensive and 27 defensive), and hitting 75% of their free throws, making 12 of 16 attempts. DePaul committed 17 fouls compared to Connecticut’s 20.
Layden Blocker was a standout player in this game, scoring 11 points on 5 of 13 shooting, and added 2 rebounds and 3 assists over 29 minutes on the court, finishing with a shooting percentage of 38.5%.
DePaul enters this game with an overall record of 8-5 this season. The team turns over the ball an average of 12.0 times per game and commits 18.1 personal fouls per match. The Blue Demons average 33.4 rebounds per game and have accumulated 211 assists thus far, ranking 75th in Division I for assists. From three-point land, they are making 33.4% of their attempts (96 of 287) and shooting 69.3% from the free-throw line. They average 74.7 points per game (250th in Division I) with a shooting percentage of 44.7% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Blue Demons force an average of 14.2 turnovers while committing 19.5 fouls per game. They allow opposing teams to shoot 33.6% from three-point range and rank 86th in the nation in points per game allowed (69.0). Their field goal defense sits at 42.7% (315 of 737), and they yield 34.9 rebounds per game as a team, ranking 238th nationwide in assists allowed with 177 conceded so far this season.
In their previous match, the Villanova Wildcats secured a win with a score of 64-56 against Seton Hall. They gathered 29 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds, totaling 37. Despite committing 14 turnovers, the Wildcats recorded 4 steals. Seton Hall committed 15 personal fouls, allowing Villanova to go to the free-throw line 16 times, converting 10 attempts for a 62.5% success rate. The Wildcats also excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 23 shots (43.5%). By the end of the game, Villanova had shot 48.9% from the field overall (22 of 45), while Seton Hall managed 33.3% from the field (21 of 63) and only 23.1% from distance (3 of 13). Villanova also maintained an 11 of 16 (68.8%) performance from the free-throw line and allowed Seton Hall to collect 31 total rebounds (13 offensive).
Acaden Lewis played a key role for the Wildcats, scoring 16 points in 37 minutes while contributing 2 assists. He shot 6 of 11 from the field (54.5%) and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Currently, Villanova holds a 10-2 record for the season. They commit 16.1 personal fouls per game and achieve 69.0% from the free-throw line. The Wildcats average 15.8 assists per game (ranking 113th in college basketball) and turn the ball over 10.7 times per game. They have scored 944 points total this season (average of 78.7 per game) and secure 37.8 rebounds per game. Their offensive shooting stands at 46.6%, placing them 137th in the country.
Defensively, Villanova allows opponents to shoot 37.7% from beyond the arc (92 of 244) and 64.4% from the charity stripe. They give up an average of 12.9 assists and 32.5 rebounds per game, ranking 149th and 88th, respectively, in college basketball. The Wildcats are currently ranked 55th in points allowed per game, permitting 66.9 points, while forcing opposing teams into 12.8 turnovers and allowing 43.5% field goal shooting (184th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take DePaul
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