Georgetown vs Butler Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Georgetown vs Butler

The Georgetown Hoyas face the Butler Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 31.

We’re confident of backing Butler to cover the -5.5 spread when they face Georgetown. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value bet at odds of -120.

Georgetown Hoyas won their previous game, beating DePaul Blue Demons at home. It was a 70-61 win.

Butler Bulldogs were beaten last game and this was on the road. St. John's Red Storm claimed a 92-70 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Butler won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 97-86 victory was registered against Georgetown. Butler have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Butler	16-16	2540	2481	59	13-8	3-8	1L
Georgetown	16-18	2503	2479	24	10-8	6-10	1L

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Georgetown vs Butler Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Georgetown vs Butler betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

It’s awesome to see Butler given a -5.5 line on the spread at odds of -120 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory in this college contest.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Georgetown vs Butler stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by Butler in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Butler in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Butler in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Butler in 6 of their last 10 games against Georgetown.

Butler -5.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Georgetown 68 - 77 Butler

Rather than betting on the Bulldogs to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 77-68 triumph in their favor.

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Georgetown vs Butler 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Butler as -263 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 72% likely to win. At +210, Georgetown are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 5.5, while total points comes in at 149.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 149.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Moneyline

Georgetown

+210

Butler

-263

Point Spread

Georgetown +5.5

-110

Butler -5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 149.5

-105

Over 149.5

-115

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Georgetown Stats

Butler Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.10 pts and allowed 72.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.50 pts and allowed 74.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 159.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.20 pts and allowed 75.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

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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