The Villanova Wildcats (14-11) are hosting the Butler Bulldogs (16-10) in a Big East tilt on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. ET. Villanova is a 6.5-point favorite in the latest Butler vs. Villanova odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 139.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). 

Before making any Butler vs. Villanova picks, you need to check out the college basketball predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 16 of the 2023-24 season on a 136-89 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $2,500 for $100 players. It is also off to a sizzling 25-13 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Butler junior guard Pierre Brooks has been a consistent force. Brooks has a smooth jumper and gets into the paint with ease. He averages a team-high 15.3 points with 4.5 rebounds per game. On Feb. 13, he finished with 15 points and six boards.

The model also knows Villanova senior forward Eric Dixon is the go-to option offensively. Dixon scores in the low post but has the perimeter shot to space the floor. The Pennsylvania native averages a team-high 15.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. In his last outing, Dixon had 11 points, seven boards and eight assists.

Now, the model has set its sights on Butler vs. Villanova. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations! 

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