- Villanova is a -6.5 point favorite vs Butler
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- Butler / Villanova TV channel: FOX
The Butler Bulldogs visit Finneran Pavilion to take on the Villanova Wildcats on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Bryn Mawr, PA, USA.
Villanova is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Butler vs. Villanova Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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Butler vs. Villanova Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Butler | +6.5 -110 | O 145.5 -115 | +230 |
| Villanova | -6.5 -110 | U 145.5 -105 | -285 |
Butler vs Villanova Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Villanova will win this college basketball game with 79.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Butler vs Villanova Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Butler will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.
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Butler Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Butler has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 away games (+8.20 Units / 50% ROI)
- Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.20 Units / 22% ROI)
- Butler have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.75 Units / 40% ROI)
- Butler have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
Villanova Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Villanova has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+2.10 Units / 10% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Butler has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.25 Units / -0.81% ROI).
- 13-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -23.65 Units / -18.42% ROI
- 16-11 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 12.66% ROI
- 11-16 when betting the Under for -6.6 Units / -21.43% ROI
Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Villanova has a 15-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -1.56% ROI).
- 17-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.65 Units / -2.93% ROI
- 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 14.95% ROI
- 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.6 Units / -23.97% ROI
Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:
Butler shot 38% from three (132/348) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Butler had 15.9 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Butler has 22.0 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Butler averaged 75.9 points per game (2,354 points/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74.9
Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (297/361) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%
Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (297/361) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%
Villanova is shooting 38% from three (371/976) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Villanova is shooting 40% from three (282/702) this season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has forced 7.2 turnovers per game (159 turnovers/22 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4
Butler has forced 7.6 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/28 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Butler has averaged 3.8 steals per game (106 steals/28 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9
Butler has averaged 3.8 steals per game (106 steals/28 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova has allowed 64.9 points per game (3,052 points/47 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 75.9
Villanova allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,622 points/1,441 shots) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28
Villanova allowed opponents to shoot 40% (579/1,441) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 45%
Villanova allowed 63.2 points per game (2,086 points/33 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
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