Villanova Wildcats vs Butler Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions
In this content, it is described how two teams, Villanova and Butler, will be competing against each other in the Hoosier State. Villanova recently lost a game against St.
Game outlook
In this content, it is described how two teams, Villanova and Butler, will be competing against each other in the Hoosier State. Villanova recently lost a game against St. John's by a large margin and failed to cover the point spread. On the other hand, Butler won their previous game against Georgetown, easily covering the point spread. Villanova has historically dominated this matchup with a 16-6 advantage over Butler, including a recent home victory. However, Butler is currently favored to win the upcoming game with an opening line of -1.25 and a current line of -1.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wildcats +103 | Bulldogs -122
Spread: Wildcats +1.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Butler will win straight-up is 55%.
Villanova Wildcats
Villanova faced St. John's in their recent game and suffered a third consecutive loss, bringing their overall record to 11-8. They currently hold a 4-4 record in the Big East, putting them in a tie for sixth place in the conference. During the game against St. John's, Villanova struggled both offensively and defensively. They had difficulty making shots, shooting only 37.5% from the field and a poor four of 25 from beyond the arc. They also struggled on the boards, being outrebounded 42-23. Eric Dixon performed well for Villanova, leading the team with 16 points and eight rebounds in the loss. As a team, Villanova has struggled offensively this season, averaging 72.5 points per game, which ranks them 241st in the nation in scoring offense. Defensively, they have been more solid, holding opponents to 66.5 points per game. Their leading scorer is Justin Moore, who averages 11.6 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Other key contributors include Eric Dixon, TJ Bamba, and Tyler Burton. Nnanna Njoku, who has missed the last four games due to a knee injury, is questionable for the upcoming game. Overall, Villanova has a power ranking of 165 and is ranked 204th in offense and 57th in defense. They have a record of 11-8 (10-9 against the spread) so far this season. Offensively, they shoot 42.26% from the field and 81.79% from the free-throw line. They make an average of 33.47% of their three-point attempts. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 41.90% from the field and 70.32% from the free-throw line. They also allow an average of 33.65% from three-point range. They average 36.94 rebounds per game and have 11.94 offensive assists and 10 turnovers per game. Defensively, they average 33.28 defensive rebounds per game and have 13 defensive assists and 11.11 turnovers per game. 📺 Tune in tonight on @NBCSPhilly for Episode 6 of “Inside Villanova Basketball with Coach Neptune” pres. by @Toyota ! Episode 6 features segments on @markarmstr0ng1 , @JordanLongino , @BakerDunleavy & @randyfoye , and more! Schedule: Fri., Jan. 19 – 11:30pm on NBCSP Sat., Jan.… pic.twitter.com/72Kx7fr9rc