Villanova at Butler 1/13/23- College Basketball Betting Picks and Odds
Villanova Wildcats vs. Butler Bulldogs
CBB: 7:00 PM EST
Jan. 13, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : BUT -3 ; O/U 134.5
The Villanova Wildcats continue a road trip Friday night with a game in Indianapolis, IN against the Butler Bulldogs. Villanova comes into Friday struggling this season one game below .500 after losing four of the last five including two in a row after a 10 point loss against DePaul. Offensively Villanova struggled making only 41.1% of their shots to score 65 points after turning the ball over 14 times in the game. Defensively Villanova was outmatched as DePaul scored 75 points including 45 in the second half to erase a one point halftime Villanova lead on 45.5% shooting from the floor.
Caleb Daniels is the offensive leader for Villanova this season averaging 16.4 points on 41.8% shooting to go along with a team high 3.5 assists per game. Cam Whitmore is averaging 13.2 points per game and Brandon Slater chips in with 11 points per game as well. Eric Dixon he is second on the team scoring 16.2 points per game to go along with the team high 6.5 rebounds.
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The Butler Bulldogs return home Friday night two games about .500 riding a 2 game skid after a 16 point loss against St. John's. Offensively Butler struggled from the floor making only 41.2% of their shots and 35% from beyond the arc, while turning the ball over 22 times leading to the double digit loss. Defensively Butler was severely outmatched at Saint John scored 77 points including 39 in the first half on 52.6% shooting and 44.4% from beyond the arc.
Jayden Taylor leads the Butler offense this season averaging 12.8 points per game on 43.1% shooting from the floor. Chuck Harris is second on the team scoring 12.7 points and Manny Bates leads Butler averaging 5.9 rebounds per game to go along with a third best 12.6 points as well. Simas Lukosisus is the 4th Butler player in double figures averaging 10.2 points per game and leads the Bulldogs averaging 2.9 assists.
Recent Betting Trends:
Villanova are 6-12 ATS in their last 18 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Villanova's last 7 games.
Villanova are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Butler are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Butler's last 7 games.
Free Betting Pick: Butler Bulldogs -3
Both teams come into Friday night struggling a bit, but Butler is the better overall team and it will show from the opening minutes. Look for Butler to use their strengths on both sides of the ball to get past a lackluster Villanova team. Take Butler Friday night at home to get the win and cover to end their current losing streak. Final Score Prediction, Butler Bulldogs win and cover 74-62.