Villanova vs Butler Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2025
Villanova Primed to Win This Matchup
The wager we really like is Villanova on the Moneyline. Our betting prediction is trading at -127 for them to beat Butler and this looks great value.
72-62 Villanova Triumph in Previous H2H
Villanova Wildcats suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 86-79 scoreline occurred on the road against Creighton Bluejays.
Butler Bulldogs lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 78-74 at home to UConn Huskies.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Villanova triumphed 72-62 when they last played Butler. In the past 10 games between the teams, Villanova have won six.
Villanova vs Butler Prediction & Picks
We are keeping our pick nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the generous -127 that Villanova are able to claim a victory in this college matchup.
Injuries are taken into account by the expert college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our predictions are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before forecasts are made.
Key Villanova vs Butler stats:
Villanova Moneyline Probability
The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 55.9% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
The spread provides you with the opportunity to get more juice on your bets. You can move the line for Villanova and choose the odds to suit you.
Best Bet
Villanova Moneyline @ -127
Player Prop Picks
Jahmyl Telfort (Butler) can be wagered to score Under 16.5 points at -110. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.
Latest Jahmyl Telfort Player Prop Odds


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Wooga Poplar (Villanova) can be wagered to score Over 12.5 points at -120. There’s a fairly strong case that he will be able to cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points.
Latest Wooga Poplar Player Prop Odds


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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Villanova on the moneyline, Over 146.5 on the total and Jahmyl Telfort (Butler) to score Under 16.5 points.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
Villanova vs Butler 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 Think the Game Could Go Either Way
Butler are available at Moneyline odds of -111, while opponents Villanova can be backed at -108. The hosts have a 53% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.
The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 144.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 144.5 at -110.
Butler are favorites at odds of -120 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Villanova available at -120 should you think they’ll reach this number first.
If you’re betting on college basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to wager pre-game and in-game.




Eric Dixon Favorite to Score the Most Points
Eric Dixon is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -118 that he scores Over 23.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.












Last 5 & H2H
- 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
- NCAAB: 17/12 2020 Butler 66 Villanova 85
- NCAAB: 06/02 2020 Villanova 76 Butler 79
- NCAAB: 22/01 2020 Butler 61 Villanova 76
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.


- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 145.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 138.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 67.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.30 pts and allowed 69.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 143.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 146.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 70.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 66.60 pts in the last 10 home games

















