- Villanova is a -2.5 point favorite vs Butler
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Villanova / Butler TV channel: FS1
The Villanova Wildcats visit Hinkle Fieldhouse to take on the Butler Bulldogs on Jan. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Indianapolis, IN.
Villanova is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).
The Villanova vs. Butler Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Villanova vs. Butler Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Villanova | -2.5 -105 | O 147.5 -115 | -145 |
| Butler | +2.5 -115 | U 147.5 -105 | +120 |
Villanova vs Butler Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Villanova will win this college basketball game with 79.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Villanova vs Butler Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Villanova will cover the spread with 64.6% confidence for today’s game.
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Villanova Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Villanova have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.30 Units / 15% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+2.06 Units / 12% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)
Butler Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Butler has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.16 Units / 14% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
- Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 21 games at home (+0.65 Units / 3% ROI)
Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Villanova has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).
- 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.95 Units / -2.99% ROI
- 10-2 when betting the Over for +7.7 Units / 53.1% ROI
- 2-10 when betting the Under for -8.9 Units / -63.12% ROI
Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Butler has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).
- 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.45 Units / -19.2% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (194/236) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%
Villanova is shooting 45% from three (74/165) in the first half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 37%
Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Villanova is shooting 82% from the free throw line (194/236) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%
Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has a 49% free throw rate (322 free throw attempts/662 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Butler shot 38% from three (132/348) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Butler has 24.8 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5
Butler is shooting 80% from the free throw line (443/555) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%
Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova has allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (48/112) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
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 62.4 points per game (1,622 points/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 75.6
Villanova allowed opponents to shoot 41% (741/1,820) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has allowed 35.2 points per game (458 points/13 games) in the first half this season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 31.3
Butler has averaged 3.3 steals per game (43 steals/13 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.4
Butler has averaged 3.3 steals per game (43 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Butler has forced 7.7 turnovers per game (100 turnovers/13 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6
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