Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats Picks and Predictions for Thursday March 12 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/12/2026, 04:00 AM ET

The Georgetown Hoyas and Villanova Wildcats meet in the Big East Tournament Quarterfinal on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET with television coverage on FS1. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.

Hoyas Advance After Defensive First-Round Win

The Georgetown Hoyas enter this matchup with a 15-17 overall record and a 6-14 mark in Big East play this season. Georgetown advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating DePaul 63-56 in the first round of the Big East Tournament. Over their last five games, the Hoyas have recently won over DePaul and Providence, while also recently losing to St. John’s, Xavier, and Marquette.

Georgetown averages 74.5 points per game while allowing 73.4 points per game this season. The Hoyas shoot 44% from the field, collect 35.5 rebounds per game, and average 15.0 assists per contest. Defensively, Georgetown contributes 3.7 blocks and 6.7 steals per game, relying on rebounding and interior defense to keep games competitive.

In their tournament opener against DePaul, Vince Iwuchukwu led Georgetown with 17 points and also grabbed 14 rebounds, dominating both scoring and rebounding in the win. Georgetown controlled the boards 42-30 and held DePaul to just 34% shooting from the field, showcasing strong defensive intensity. However, the Hoyas now face a short turnaround against a rested Villanova team that has been playing extremely efficient offensive basketball.

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Wildcats Enter Quarterfinal With Rest and Efficiency

The Villanova Wildcats come into the Big East Tournament quarterfinal with a 24-7 overall record and a 15-5 mark in conference play, earning a bye into this round. Over their last five games, Villanova has recently won over Xavier, DePaul, and Butler, while also recently losing to St. John’s and UConn.

Villanova averages 77.6 points per game while allowing 70.5 points per game this season. The Wildcats shoot 46% from the field, collect 34.8 rebounds per game, and average 15.5 assists per contest. Defensively, Villanova contributes 2.2 blocks and 7.5 steals per game, often using disciplined half-court defense and efficient shooting to control games.

In their most recent game, Villanova defeated Xavier 91-78 in an impressive offensive performance. Duke Brennan led the Wildcats with 20 points and also pulled down 13 rebounds, delivering a dominant double-double. Villanova shot 56% from the field and 42% from three-point range, highlighting the offensive efficiency that has fueled their strong season. With the added rest from the tournament bye, Villanova enters this matchup with a clear advantage in freshness and offensive rhythm.

Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats Pick

Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats Spread Pick

Pick: Villanova Wildcats -9.5

Villanova has been one of the more efficient offensive teams in the Big East this season and enters this matchup with a clear rest advantage. Georgetown showed strong defensive effort in the first round but now faces a Wildcats team that moves the ball well and shoots efficiently from the perimeter. With Duke Brennan providing a strong presence inside and Villanova’s balanced offense, the Wildcats should be able to pull away in the second half.

Georgetown Hoyas vs Villanova Wildcats Total Pick

Pick: Over 142.5

I like the over in this matchup because Villanova’s offense has been extremely efficient recently and Georgetown has shown the ability to score when its transition game gets going. Villanova shot 56% in its last game and if the Wildcats dictate the tempo, the pace could push this game into the mid-140s.

Final Score Prediction: Villanova 80, Georgetown 68

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