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Big East foes meet when the No. 8 Villanova Wildcats (15-3) visit the Butler Bulldogs (8-13) at Hinkle Fieldhouse, starting at 12:00 PM ET on Sunday, February 28, 2021. The Wildcats are 11-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season. The over/under for the matchup is 130.
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| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | -11 | -110 | -110 | 130 | -110 | -110 | N/A | N/A |
ATS Records for Villanova and Butler
| ATS Record | ATS Record Against 11+ Point Spread | Over/Under Record (O-U-P) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova | 12-5 | 1-0 | 17-0 |
| Butler | 7-13 | 0-0 | 20-0 |
Villanova Leaders
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl leads the Wildcats in scoring (15.4 points per game) and rebounding (7.4 rebounds per game).
- The squad is led in assists by Collin Gillespie's 4.9 per game.
- Gillespie averages 2.2 threes per game to lead the Wildcats.
- Villanova's blocks leader is Robinson-Earl, who averages 0.5 per game. Gillespie leads the team averaging 1.1 steals a game.
Butler Leaders
- The Bulldogs leader in scoring is Chuck Harris with 11.6 points per game. He also adds 2.7 rebounds per game and 2.2 assists per game.
- Bryce Nze's 8.0 rebounds per game and Aaron Thompson's 4.7 assists per game put them in the top spots on the Bulldogs rebounds and assists leaderboards.
- Jair Bolden makes more threes per game than any other member of the Bulldogs, cashing in 2.6 treys per game.
- Nobody on Butler grabs more steals than Myles Tate (1.2 per game) or blocks more shots than Nze (0.5 per game).
Villanova vs Butler: Last 3 Meetings
Villanova has won two of its last three matchups with Butler. In those games against the Bulldogs, the Wildcats have a 2-1 record against the spread.
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2020 | Villanova | -12.5 | 131.5 | -996 | +650 | Regular Season | 85-66 VILL |
| 2/5/2020 | Butler | -2.5 | 130 | -151 | +123 | Regular Season | 79-76 BUTLER |
| 1/21/2020 | Villanova | -3.5 | 129 | -175 | +140 | Regular Season | 76-61 VILL |
Points Insights
- The 78.1 points per game the Wildcats record are 11.1 more points than the Bulldogs allow (67).
- When Villanova totals more than 67 points, it is 12-0 against the spread and 15-2 overall.
- Butler has compiled a 0-1 record against the spread and a 0-1 record overall when allowing more than 78.1 points.
- The Bulldogs score an average of 62.7 points per game, five fewer points than the 67.7 the Wildcats allow.
- Butler has put together a 4-0 ATS record and a 4-1 overall record in games it scores more than 67.7 points.
- Villanova has an ATS record of 9-5 and an 11-3 record overall when its opponents score more than 62.7 points.
- The Wildcats have out-scored their opponents by a total of 188 points this season (10.4 points per game on average), and opponents of the Bulldogs have out-scored them by 91 more points on the year (4.3 per game).
Rebounding Insights
- The Wildcats and the Bulldogs are similar rebounding teams, with the squads averaging and 32.3 and 30.2 rebounds per game, respectively.
- When Villanova earns the rebounding advantage they are 5-1 against the spread. When recording fewer boards, Butler is 2-10.
- The Wildcats and the Bulldogs are evenly matched on the offensive boards this season, with the teams averaging 8.7 and 8.2 offensive rebounds per game, respectively.
- When the Wildcats grab the most offensive rebounds they are 7-4 against the spread. When recording fewer boards, the Bulldogs are 4-5.
- Villanova fairs well on the boards with an average rebounding margin of +1.2 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Butler, which averages a margin of -1.6.
