Butler Bulldogs vs Villanova Wildcats Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Butler travels to Finneran Pavilion for a Big East matchup with Villanova on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs enter at 15-13 overall and 6-11 in conference play, while the Wildcats sit at 21-6 overall and 12-4 in league action. Villanova is third in the Big East standings, while Butler has improved to seventh after back-to-back wins. Back this conference clash with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Wednesday, February 25
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Finneran Pavilion, Villanova, PA
- TV: FS1
Butler Bulldogs Preview
Butler scores an average of 80.2 points per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 33.7% from three-point range, using strong frontcourt production to lead the offense. Finley Bizjack leads the Bulldogs with an average of 17.5 points per contest, while Michael Ajayi contributes 16.0 points and 11.1 rebounds, giving Butler a consistent inside presence. Jamie Kaiser Jr. adds 9.7 points per game, and the Bulldogs move the ball well at 15.8 assists per contest. Defensively, Butler allows 77.2 points per game and records 6.6 steals per outing, but opponents have found success scoring in transition and attacking the paint.
Injury Report: Jalen Jackson and Azavier Robinson are out. Evan Haywood is questionable.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 80.2
- Points Allowed: 77.2
- Rebounds: 37.7
- Assists: 15.8
- Steals: 6.6
- Blocks: 3.3
- Turnovers: 11.0
Villanova Wildcats Preview
Villanova averages 77.7 points per game on 45.7% shooting from the floor and 35.8% from beyond the arc, balancing perimeter scoring with interior efficiency. Tyler Perkins leads the Wildcats with averages of 13.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per contest, while Acaden Lewis adds 12.6 points and 5.3 assists to run the offense. Duke Brennan anchors the paint with 12.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, helping Villanova post 35.2 rebounds per contest. On the defensive end, the Wildcats allow just 70.0 points per game and generate 7.6 steals per outing, consistently disrupting opposing guards.
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Injury Report: Wade Chiddick is out.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 77.7
- Points Allowed: 70.0
- Rebounds: 35.2
- Assists: 15.4
- Steals: 7.6
- Blocks: 2.3
- Turnovers: 10.0
Butler Bulldogs vs Villanova Wildcats Prediction
Villanova is playing better on defense, allowing only 70.0 points per game compared to 77.2 from Butler, and the Wildcats protect home court with balanced scoring and strong rebounding from Duke Brennan inside. While Butler can score in bunches, Villanova’s ability to limit transition opportunities and force contested shots will control the tempo. The Wildcats secure a decisive conference win. Final Score Prediction: Villanova Wildcats win and cover ATS, 78-70.
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