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Villanova vs. Butler: College Basketball Best Bets, Picks & Predictions (Friday)

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As we are deep in the college basketball season, now is the time to use the plethora of data to get going on winning some money. I hope that successfully betting on college basketball was part of your New Year’s resolution because I will be providing successful plays up until the end of the season. It’s a slow slate today, but I am sure I can still find you some winners. Remember to shop around for the best odds. Especially for lower-tier games, you can find multiple value points depending on the books you bet at.

Here are my best bets for today’s men’s college basketball slate. And below you’ll find a closer look at Villanova vs. Butler.

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All odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Today’s Best College Basketball Betting Picks: Villanova vs. Butler

I didn’t expect Villanova to be here at this point in the season, but they have seriously struggled, ranking 68th in KenPom while losing four out of their last five matchups. In a Friday the 13th matchup against the Butler Bulldogs, they will have to bring their A-game.

The problem is their A-game usually depends on making threes, and their shooters have been pretty hot this season. Despite 37.7 percent of points coming from beyond the arc, the 29th highest, Villanova is shooting from deep at a 33 percent clip which ranks bottom half of the league. To go with that, Butler has a top-100-ranked three-point defense and plays the perimeter well, forcing teams inside. 

This line is where it’s at because of the blue-blood favor Villanova receives. In reality, Butler should be a two or three-point favorite. They play better at home, and their interior scoring should outmatch the Wildcats. Hinkle should be bumping tonight. This will be a fun one.

Play: Butler PK

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