Butler Bulldogs

Basketball NCAAB Sun 2 Mar 00:00

Villanova Wildcats

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  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Butler to Cover the Line?

We’ve lined up a prediction which requires Butler to keep close to Villanova. We think that the betting line of +6.5 can be covered and you can secure 1.98.

Teams’ Last Clash Saw 73-65 Villanova Win

Butler Bulldogs were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to St. John's Red Storm by a 76-70 scoreline.

Villanova Wildcats won last time out by a 59-54 scoreline. It was on the road against Seton Hall Pirates.

Villanova have landed back-to-back victories against Butler. A home matchup saw them triumph 72-62 and they won 73-65 on the road. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Villanova have won six.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Villanova 19-14 2421 2227 194 15-4 4-10 1L
Butler 14-19 2437 2436 1 10-9 4-10 1L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The college basketball predictions stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each team. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Butler vs Villanova stats:

  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Butler in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Butler in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Butler in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Villanova in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Villanova in 7 of their last 10 games.

Butler vs Villanova Prediction

We wouldn’t be surprised to see the Butler triumph in this college matchup. In terms of landing extra value, it makes sense to take +6.5 when it comes to the spread at 1.98.

If you want bigger odds, then you can move the line by selling points. Choose how many to sell until you are happy with the juice available.

Butler +6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Jahmyl Telfort Over 14.5 Points 1.82 bet365 logo

Jahmyl Telfort (Butler) can be wagered to record Over 14.5 points at 1.82. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line when it comes to this Player Points wager.

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Patrick McCaffery Over 8.5 Points 1.85 bet365 logo

Patrick McCaffery (Butler) can be wagered to total Over 8.5 points at 1.85. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the total looks attractive for this player.

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Butler vs Villanova Bet Builder Tips

Spread Butler +6.5
Totals Under 143.5
Player Points Jahmyl Telfort Over 14.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Butler to cover the +7.5 spread, Under 144.5 on the total and Jahmyl Telfort (Butler) to score Over 14.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Butler Butler logo 68 - 72 Villanova logo Villanova

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to Villanova landing a 72-68 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Butler vs Villanova Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Villanova Likelier Winners

Villanova have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 76% probability due to their 1.31 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Butler are least likely to win at 3.55.

The spread is calculated to be 7.5, while total points comes in at 144.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 144.5, there are odds of 1.95.

Villanova can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are 1.45 favorites. Butler are 2.60 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball contest, visit the betting sites and check out the wide range of team props and game lines. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Betting Lines & Odds

Eric Dixon Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Eric Dixon is the favorite to score most points. Odds of 1.89 can be found for him scoring Over 22.5 points and there is 1.87 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Eric Dixon (Villanova)
Over 22.5
1.89
Under 22.5
1.87
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Wooga Poplar (Villanova)
Over 16.5
1.81
Under 16.5
1.95
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Jahmyl Telfort (Butler)
Over 14.5
1.82
Under 14.5
1.94
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Pierre Brooks II (Butler)
Over 14.5
1.88
Under 14.5
1.88
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Player Assists

Jhamir Brickus (Villanova)
Over 4.5
1.70
Under 4.5
2.10
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Jahmyl Telfort (Butler)
Over 3.5
2.03
Under 3.5
1.75
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Eric Dixon (Villanova)
Over 2.5
2.09
Under 2.5
1.71
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Jordan Longino (Villanova)
Over 2.5
2.22
Under 2.5
1.63
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Player Rebounds

Eric Dixon (Villanova)
Over 6.5
2.12
Under 6.5
1.69
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Wooga Poplar (Villanova)
Over 6.5
1.74
Under 6.5
2.05
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Jahmyl Telfort (Butler)
Over 4.5
1.70
Under 4.5
2.10
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Pierre Brooks II (Butler)
Over 3.5
1.73
Under 3.5
2.06
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Micro Betting

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Butler logo Butler Stats

Villanova logo Villanova Stats

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big East Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
St. John's 30-4 2676 2240 436 21-1 9-3 9W
Creighton 24-10 2558 2364 194 17-4 7-6 1L
UConn 23-10 2554 2245 309 16-3 7-7 1L
Marquette 23-10 2537 2262 275 14-3 9-7 1L
Xavier 21-11 2497 2268 229 15-3 6-8 1L
Villanova 19-14 2421 2227 194 15-4 4-10 1L
Georgetown 17-15 2293 2202 91 14-6 3-9 2L
Butler 14-19 2437 2436 1 10-9 4-10 1L
DePaul 14-19 2402 2449 -47 11-8 3-11 1L
Providence 12-20 2283 2320 -37 10-9 2-11 6L
Seton Hall 7-25 1970 2246 -276 7-12 0-13 7L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak