Butler vs Villanova Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Butler vs Villanova
The Butler Bulldogs face the Villanova Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, February 25.
Our prediction is to snap up the -115 that Villanova are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -9.5 in their meeting with Butler and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.
Butler Bulldogs previous game saw them claim a 80-75 home win over Xavier Musketeers.
Villanova Wildcats were beaten 73-63 in their last game, being turned over at home to UConn Huskies.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 85-67 win for Villanova when they last played Butler. Villanova have racked up four straight wins over Butler. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Villanova
|
24-8 | 2469 | 2265 | 204 | 15-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
Butler
|
16-16 | 2540 | 2481 | 59 | 13-8 | 3-8 | 1L |
Butler vs Villanova Prediction & Picks
Step into Butler vs Villanova with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.
Game Prediction
There’s a strong case for backing Villanova on the spread in this college contest. The line looks really appealing considering you can get -115 when it comes to the favorites at -9.5.
The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our basketball picks.
Key Butler vs Villanova stats:
Villanova -9.5 Probability
According to the top betting apps, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Matt Hodge (Villanova) can be wagered to record Over 8.5 points at -100. We’re happy to take this Player Points prop bet as he is capable of a big performance.
Latest Matt Hodge Player Prop Odds
Tyler Perkins (Villanova) can be wagered to rack up Over 1.5 assists at -149. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors can be confident with this Player Assists pick.
Latest Tyler Perkins Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Villanova -9.5, Over 146.5 and Matt Hodge (Villanova) to score Over 8.5 points.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
69
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82
Villanova
There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to Villanova winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 82-69 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.
Butler vs Villanova Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
You might not get rich backing Villanova at -714. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 88% chance of winning this college game. At +490, Butler are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
10.5 is the spread and 146.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 146.5, the odds are -115.
The best betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
The favorite to score most points is Tyler Perkins. You can get -118 that he scores Over 16.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.
Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with college basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, player and team props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.
- NCAAB: 03/01 2026 Villanova 85 Butler 67
- NCAAB: 01/03 2025 Butler 70 Villanova 80
- NCAAB: 02/01 2025 Villanova 73 Butler 65
- NCAAB: 21/02 2024 Butler 62 Villanova 72
- NCAAB: 27/01 2024 Villanova 81 Butler 88
- NCAAB: 15/02 2023 Butler 50 Villanova 62
- NCAAB: 14/01 2023 Villanova 71 Butler 79
- NCAAB: 05/03 2022 Villanova 78 Butler 59
- NCAAB: 16/01 2022 Butler 42 Villanova 82
- NCAAB: 28/02 2021 Villanova 61 Butler 73
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Butler Stats
Villanova Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 154.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 163.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 147.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 79.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 85.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 147.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big East | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UConn
|
29-5 | 2635 | 2214 | 421 | 18-2 | 11-3 | 1L |
St. John's
|
28-6 | 2773 | 2379 | 394 | 18-3 | 10-3 | 6W |
|
Villanova
|
24-8 | 2469 | 2265 | 204 | 15-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
Seton Hall
|
21-12 | 2321 | 2156 | 165 | 13-5 | 8-7 | 1L |
DePaul
|
16-16 | 2248 | 2226 | 22 | 12-9 | 4-7 | 3L |
|
Butler
|
16-16 | 2540 | 2481 | 59 | 13-8 | 3-8 | 1L |
Georgetown
|
16-18 | 2503 | 2479 | 24 | 10-8 | 6-10 | 1L |
Creighton
|
15-17 | 2404 | 2401 | 3 | 11-6 | 4-11 | 1L |
Providence
|
15-18 | 2815 | 2772 | 43 | 10-7 | 5-11 | 1L |
Xavier
|
15-18 | 2586 | 2661 | -75 | 13-7 | 2-11 | 1L |
Marquette
|
12-20 | 2405 | 2425 | -20 | 10-9 | 2-11 | 1L |
- 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
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