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Feb 20, 2016; Villanova, PA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) drives past Butler Bulldogs forward Austin Etherington (0) during the second half at The Pavilion. The Villanova Wildcats won 77-67. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, January 4th, the (14-0) Villanova Wildcats will be on the road to take on the (12-2) Butler Bulldogs.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Villanova 17.9 PPG > Butler 13.4 PPG
Points per game: Villanova 80.0 PPG > Butler 78.0 PPG
Points allowed per game: Villanova 62.1 PPG > Butler 64.6 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Villanova 50.4% > Butler 50.3%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Villanova 42.0% > Butler 42.4%
Three Point Percentage: Butler 39.4% > Villanova 38.7%
Turnovers per game: Butler 10 > Villanova 11
Rebounds per game: Villanova 35 > Butler 31
Assists per game: Butler 15 > Villanova 14
Summary:
The majority of the statistics favor Villanova but only by a slight margin. Both teams have six players that average at least 7.0 points per game so there is balanced scoring throughout. Villanova features Josh Hart who is one of the best players in the country. Hart is averaging nearly 20-7-4 on a nightly basis while shooting 56% from the field and 41% from three. Villanova has more size and should be able to control the interior. Both teams shoot well from the perimeter and score at a high rate of efficiency. Because this is a home game for Butler I think it’s going to be really close. Ultimately, Villanova has the better team and the best player on the court so I think they’ll squeak by with a solid road win.
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