Butler vs. Villanova Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 3

Updated Jan. 3, 2026 10:28 a.m. ET

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The Butler Bulldogs (10-4, 1-2 Big East) will attempt to continue a three-game home win streak when they square off against the Villanova Wildcats (11-2, 2-0 Big East) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The contest airs at 12 p.m. ET on TNT.

The Bulldogs are a 2.5-point favorite against the Wildcats when the Bulldogs and Wildcats meet. The game's point total is set at 146.5.

Continue scrolling to get all the information before betting on the Butler-Villanova matchup.

Butler vs. Villanova How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
Where: Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
TV: TNT
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Bulldogs vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Bulldogs	-2.5	-106	-114	146.5	-110	-110	-137	+115

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Butler vs. Villanova Prediction

Pick ATS: Villanova (+2.5)
Pick OU: Over (146.5)
Prediction: Butler 77, Villanova 75

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Butler vs. Villanova Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Bulldogs 74, Wildcats 72.
The Bulldogs have a 57.8% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats hold a 46.5% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Butler has compiled a 9-5-0 ATS record so far this year.
Villanova has covered nine times in 13 matchups with a spread this season.
Butler has covered the spread six times this season (6-4 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
Villanova has covered the spread twice when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year (in three opportunities).

Key Total Facts

The Bulldogs games have had more than 146.5 points scored on 10 occasions this year.
Wildcats games have finished with over 146.5 points scored six times this year.
These two teams score a combined average of 164.4 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 17.9 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

Butler is 9-1 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 90%).
Villanova has entered the game as underdogs four times this season and won twice.
Butler has a record of 9-1 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -137 or shorter (winning 90%).
Villanova has a record of 1-2 when it is set as the underdog by +115 or more by sportsbooks this season.

Butler vs. Villanova: Recent Results

Bulldogs vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/1/2025	Wildcats	-7.5	144.5	-338	+269	80-70 VILL
1/1/2025	Bulldogs	-1.5	144.5	-115	-104	73-65 VILL

Butler vs. Villanova: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Butler	Villanova
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	86.3 (51)	78.1 (173)
Points Allowed (Rank)	74.1 (204)	66.8 (51)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.8 (10)	10.8 (91)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.2 (165)	10.5 (33)
Assists (Rank)	17.1 (63)	15.2 (136)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.1 (140)	9.6 (32)

Butler 2025-26 Key Players

Bulldogs Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Michael Ajayi	14	16.6	12.3	2.9	1.1	1.1	0.6
Finley Bizjack	14	15.9	1.7	2.2	0.9	0.1	2.4
Jamie Kaiser Jr.	13	10.7	5.3	1.3	1.2	0.2	1.4
Jalen Jackson	6	9.5	3.5	3.8	1.3	0.2	0.3
Evan Haywood	14	8.8	2.1	1.3	0.5	0.1	2.3

Villanova 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bryce Lindsay	13	16.8	2.2	2.4	0.7	0.0	3.3
Acaden Lewis	13	12.0	3.5	4.8	1.7	0.0	0.8
Duke Brennan	12	11.8	11.4	1.9	0.8	0.5	0.0
Tyler Perkins	13	10.8	4.9	1.8	1.0	0.2	1.8
Matthew Hodge	13	10.3	4.4	0.9	0.6	0.7	1.7