- Butler is a -2.5 point favorite vs Villanova
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Villanova / Butler TV channel: TNT | tru
The Villanova Wildcats visit Hinkle Fieldhouse to take on the Butler Bulldogs on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Indianapolis, IN.
Butler is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).
The Villanova vs. Butler Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
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Villanova vs. Butler Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Villanova | +2.5 -115 | O 146.5 -110 | 115 |
| Butler | -2.5 -105 | U 146.5 -110 | -140 |
Villanova vs Butler Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Butler will win this college basketball game with 59.5% 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 Butler will cover the spread with 54.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Villanova Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Villanova has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 15 away games (+10.65 Units / 61% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+6.45 Units / 3% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.35 Units / 36% ROI)
- Villanova has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+5.15 Units / 5% ROI)
Butler Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 35 games (+13.60 Units / 34% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 35 games (+11.31 Units / 28% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.80 Units / 23% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.80 Units / 0% ROI)
- Butler have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+2.65 Units / 7% ROI)
Villanova Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Villanova has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI).
- 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.45 Units / 5.82% ROI
- 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI
- 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Butler has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI).
- 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.65 Units / 0.41% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
Villanova Offensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 75%
Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 75%
Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 63.2 points per game (2,086 points/33 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Villanova allowed 62.4 points per game (1,622 points/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 75.6
Villanova has allowed 67.1 points per game (2,213 points/33 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74.2
Villanova Defensive Stats & Trends:
Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 75%
Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 75%
Villanova shot 81% from the free throw line (408/501) last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 63.2 points per game (2,086 points/33 games) last season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Villanova allowed 62.4 points per game (1,622 points/26 games) last season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 75.6
Villanova has allowed 67.1 points per game (2,213 points/33 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74.2
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