A pair of middling Big East conference squads meet on Tuesday night when the Butler Bulldogs (13-13) pay a visit to the Villanova Wildcats (12-13). This one will be played at Finneran Pavilion and tip-off at 8:05pm
Let’s dive in and look at the college basketball players that will make this game and the NCAAB odds for both sides — neither of whom are too high in the college basketball seasons. The Butler vs Villanova spread is what we’ll end up making our betting prediction on. Looking at the college basketball standings, we are in for an exciting bout!
Butler vs Villanova Odds
Villanova Wildcats Season Forecast
The Wildcats are used to success. This go-round has been more of an outlier. Villanova has gone 4-6 over its last ten outings, posting an average of 67.9 points and 27.6 rebounds. The team shot 44.5% from the field during that stretch of the NCAAB schedule.
The Wildcats did bring home a pair of wins at their own place last week, which might mean they have a tiny bit of momentum going in.
In terms of Villanova Wildcats stats, graduate student Caleb Daniels was included on the Big East Weekly Honor Roll after scoring 18 points in a win over Seton Hall. The 6-4 guard also notched his 1,000th point Saturday evening at the Wells Fargo Center.
Moneyline
Opening Line
Villanova is a -550 favorite on the moneyline.
How the Line has Moved and Why
There hasn’t been much movement on this line.
What Factors Could Cause This Bet to Lose?
The Wildcats haven’t been the most consistent team this season. Although they’ve done well against the Bulldogs at home historically, anything has been possible this year.
Spread
Opening Line
The Wildcats are favored by 9.5 points on the Butler vs Villanova spread, with -120 odds.
How the Line has Moved and Why
The line on this bet hasn’t moved much, either.
What Factors Could Cause This Bet to Lose?
Butler has had solid scoring from a few contributors as of late, which can help them keep up with a number of NCAA basketball teams.
Villanova Wildcats Total
Opening Line
The total for this one is 128.5 points.
How the Line has Moved and Why
Again, no movement.
What Factors Could Cause This Bet to Lose?
Neither team has been the greatest at shooting overall.
Villanova Wildcats Betting Trend to Know
Villanova has put up an 8-3 record at home. The Wildcats have done well in decisive matchups, pinning up a 7-2 record in games decided by at least 10 points.
Butler Bulldogs Season Forecast
The Bulldogs haven’t had any more luck than their counterparts, going 3-7 in their previous 10. They’re pinning up 59.5 points and 25.1 boards in that time while shooting only 39.5% from the floor.
Moneyline
Opening Line
Butler is a +400 underdog.
How the Line has Moved and Why
There hasn’t been any movement to speak of.
What Factors Could Cause This Bet to Lose?
Butler hasn’t done all that great in the City of Brotherly Love. The Bulldogs are 1-8 against Villanova in Philly, with that win coming in 2017. At that juncture, Butler was the only conference team to have beaten Villanova at the Finneran Pavilion since the Big East shifted before to the 2013-14 season.
Spread
Opening Line
The Bulldogs are +9.5 with -102 odds.
How the Line has Moved and Why
The line for the Butler Bulldogs odds hasn’t moved.
What Factors Could Cause This Bet to Lose?
Butler hasn’t knocked down as many shots as it would like, contributing to its mediocre record.
Butler Bulldogs Total
Opening Line
The under for this one is marked down at -110.
How the Line has Moved and Why
It hasn’t moved as of this writing.
What Factors Could Cause This Bet to Lose?
It’s possible both teams have a good night and soundly beat the under.
Butler Bulldogs Betting Trend to Know
The Bulldogs are 5-10 in conference action. Butler gives up 67.7 points per game to opponents while being bested by 1.1.
Most Profitable Players In This Matchup to Bet On
Cam Whitmore (Villanova): Whitmore was tabbed as the Big East Freshman of the Week for the third time this campaign on Monday. The Maryland native averaged 14.5 points and 4.5 boards in victories over DePaul and Seton Hall.
Jayden Taylor (Butler): Taylor went for 19.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per contest as the Bulldogs went 2-0 last week. He’s been good for 19 points in each of his last three games.
Manny Bates (Butler): Bates stands out on the defensive end, tying a season-high with five blocks against ranked Xavier. He missed the last game on the college basketball injury report.
Odds Breakdown: Having seen the Butler vs Villanova spread, take the Wildcats to cover in your college basketball picks today.
Being that this is a conference game, it should be one of the more intriguing NCAA basketball games today.
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