Villanova vs Butler Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Villanova vs Butler
The Villanova Wildcats go up against the Butler Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, January 3.
If you are looking for a value pick, then -100 that Butler beat Villanova certainly stands out. We’re expecting the home team to win on the Moneyline and there are generous odds available.
Villanova Wildcats won their previous game, beating DePaul Blue Demons at home. It was a 71-66 win.
Butler Bulldogs were beaten last game and this was on the road. Creighton Bluejays claimed a 89-85 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Villanova and Butler saw the former win. It was a 80-70 scoreline. Villanova have beaten Butler in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.
| 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 |
Villanova vs Butler Prediction & Picks
Be fully equipped for Villanova vs Butler with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
It’s time to side with Butler to record a victory in this college matchup. The home team should have the upper hand and the -100 for our Moneyline pick looks a good price.
Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate college hoops picks possible.
Key Villanova vs Butler stats:
Butler Moneyline Probability
Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
Butler are available at a range of odds on the spread. If you are looking for a bigger price, then check out the latest lines and choose the wager that makes the most appeal.
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Player Prop Picks
Duke Brennan (Villanova) is available at +110 to secure Over 1.5 assists. We feel pretty confident that he’ll be able to cover the Player Assists total which looks generous.
Latest Duke Brennan Player Prop Odds
Jamie Kaiser Jr. (Butler) can be wagered to score Over 9.5 points at -118. We’re happy to take this Player Points prop bet as he is capable of a big performance.
Latest Jamie Kaiser Jr. Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Butler on the moneyline, followed by Under 146.5 and Duke Brennan (Villanova) to get Over 1.5 assists.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
70
-
72
Butler
We’ll roll the dice and go for the Bulldogs to register a 72-70 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.
Villanova 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.
Butler are -141 to win against Villanova who are priced at betting odds of +116. The hosts have a 58% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.
There is a spread of 1.5 and total points has a line of 146.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Under 146.5, then the odds are -110.
The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
Bryce Lindsay is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -110 that he goes Over 16.5 points and -118 when it comes to Under.
It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to college basketball micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Field Goal. Check out the live player, score and team props to see if you can find an angle.
- 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
- NCAAB: 17/12 2020 Butler 66 Villanova 85
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Villanova Stats
Butler Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 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 7 of the last 10 games
- +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 142.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 130.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 147.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 66.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 63.00 pts and allowed 67.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 157.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 161.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 147.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.50 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 89.00 pts and allowed 72.50 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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