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Butler Bulldogs vs Villanova Wildcats predictions, Jan 03, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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In a highly-anticipated NCAA College Basketball match-up, the Butler Bulldogs will host the Villanova Wildcats on January 3, 2026.

Both teams come into this game in good form, with the Bulldogs winning 3 out of their last 5 matches and the Wildcats securing victories in 4 of their last 5 games. The bookmakers have given slight favoritism to the Wildcats with odds of 1.81 for an away win compared to 1.97 for a home win for the Bulldogs.

The Butler Bulldogs will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their recent success, while the Villanova Wildcats will aim to maintain their winning streak and secure a victory on the road.

Tactically, the Bulldogs will need to rely on their strong defense to contain the Wildcats’ potent offense, while Villanova will look to exploit any weaknesses in Butler’s defense with their offensive firepower.

Overall, this promises to be a closely contested match with both teams in good form. The outcome could go either way, making for an exciting and unpredictable game of college basketball.

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Butler
48.2%		 Villanova
51.8%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.92 1.8
2 1.8
1.86 1.80
2 1.83

Latest Results

30.12.25 Creighton Blue Jays basketball – Butler Bulldogs basketball – 89:85
22.12.25 Butler Bulldogs basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 101:52
20.12.25 Butler Bulldogs basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 61:58
16.12.25 Connecticut Huskies basketball – Butler Bulldogs basketball – 79:60
13.12.25 Butler Bulldogs basketball – Providence Friars basketball – 113:110 OT		 31.12.25 Villanova Wildcats basketball – DePaul Blue Demons basketball – 71:66
23.12.25 Seton Hall Pirates basketball – Villanova Wildcats basketball – 56:64
19.12.25 Villanova Wildcats basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 76:66 OT
13.12.25 Villanova Wildcats basketball – Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – 79:61
09.12.25 Michigan Wolverines basketball – Villanova Wildcats basketball – 89:61

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Butler won 1.
  • Butler has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Villanova is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Butler may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Butler won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 1371:1519. (average 68.6:76).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Butler won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 682:671. (average 75.8:74.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.03.25 Villanova Wildcats basketball – Butler Bulldogs basketball – 80:70
    01.01.25 Butler Bulldogs basketball – Villanova Wildcats basketball – 65:73
    20.02.24 Villanova Wildcats basketball – Butler Bulldogs basketball – 72:62
    27.01.24 Butler Bulldogs basketball – Villanova Wildcats basketball – 88:81 OT
    14.02.23 Villanova Wildcats basketball – Butler Bulldogs basketball – 62:50

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.25 (8.19%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (8.19%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 8.5 (5.06%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (3.91%)

    5. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (3.58%)

    6. Iowa State: 13 (3.31%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.31%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 15 (2.87%)

    9. Houston Cougars: 16 (2.69%)

    10. Michigan State: 26 (1.65%)

    11. Florida Gators: 26 (1.65%)

    12. Louisville: 26 (1.65%)

    13. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.65%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 26 (1.65%)

    15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 29 (1.48%)

    16. Brigham Young: 29 (1.48%)

    17. Kansas Jayhawks: 29 (1.48%)

    18. Kentucky Wildcats: 34 (1.26%)

    19. Tennessee Volunteers: 36 (1.19%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 36 (1.19%)

    21. North Carolina: 36 (1.19%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 41 (1.05%)

    23. Arkansas State: 41 (1.05%)

    24. Texas Tech: 46 (0.93%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 50 (0.86%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (0.86%)

    27. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 65 (0.66%)

    28. Virginia Cavaliers: 80 (0.54%)

    29. UCLA: 80 (0.54%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.43%)

    31. California Golden Bears: 100 (0.43%)

    32. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.43%)

    33. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.43%)

    34. Virginia Tech: 100 (0.43%)

    35. Boise State: 100 (0.43%)

    36. UC Irvine: 100 (0.43%)

    37. Marquette: 100 (0.43%)

    38. Villanova Wildcats: 100 (0.43%)

    39. LSU: 100 (0.43%)

    40. Ole Miss Rebels: 100 (0.43%)

    41. TCU: 100 (0.43%)

    42. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.43%)

    43. Baylor Bears: 100 (0.43%)

    44. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.43%)

    45. Colorado State: 100 (0.43%)

    46. High Point: 100 (0.43%)

    47. UCF Knights: 100 (0.43%)

    48. Wake Forest: 100 (0.43%)

    49. Wisconsin Badgers: 100 (0.43%)

    50. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    51. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.43%)

    52. Kansas State: 100 (0.43%)

    53. Clemson: 100 (0.43%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100 (0.43%)

    55. Washington Huskies: 100 (0.43%)

    56. Colorado: 100 (0.43%)

    57. Utah Utes: 100 (0.43%)

    58. Northwestern Wildcats: 100 (0.43%)

    59. Drake Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    60. Seton Hall Pirates: 100 (0.43%)

    61. West Virginia: 100 (0.43%)

    62. SMU Mustangs: 100 (0.43%)

    63. Ohio State Buckeyes: 100 (0.43%)

    64. Notre Dame: 100 (0.43%)

    65. Syracuse Orange: 100 (0.43%)

    66. New Mexico: 100 (0.43%)

    67. Auburn Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    68. Butler Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    69. UC San Diego: 100 (0.43%)

    70. San Diego State: 100 (0.43%)

    71. George Mason: 100 (0.43%)

    72. Xavier Musketeers: 100 (0.43%)

    73. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.43%)

    74. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.43%)

    75. Missouri Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    76. McNeese State: 100 (0.43%)

    77. Utah State: 100 (0.43%)

    78. Creighton: 100 (0.43%)

    79. Miami (FL): 100 (0.43%)

    80. Texas Longhorns: 100 (0.43%)

    81. Cincinnati Bearcats: 100 (0.43%)

    82. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.43%)

    83. Oklahoma Sooners: 100 (0.43%)

    84. DePaul Blue Demons: 100 (0.43%)

    85. Stanford Cardinal: 100 (0.43%)

    86. Providence Friars: 100 (0.43%)

    87. Oklahoma State: 100 (0.43%)

    88. Santa Clara: 100 (0.43%)

    89. Georgia Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    90. Arizona State: 100 (0.43%)

    91. Texas A&M: 100 (0.43%)

    92. Penn State: 100 (0.43%)

    93. Yale: 100 (0.43%)

    94. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.43%)

    95. St. Louis Billikens: 100 (0.43%)

    96. Georgetown: 100 (0.43%)

    97. USC Trojans: 100 (0.43%)

    98. Troy: 100 (0.43%)

    99. Akron Zips: 100 (0.43%)

    100. NC State: 100 (0.43%)

    101. Saint Marys: 100 (0.43%)

    102. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.43%)

    103. Florida State: 100 (0.43%)

    104. Boston College: 100 (0.43%)

    105. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.43%)

    106. California Maritime: 100 (0.43%)

    107. Grand Canyon: 100 (0.43%)

    108. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.43%)

    109. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.43%)

    110. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.43%)

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