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The top ranked Villanova Wildcats are back in action today after their huge upset loss earlier this week when they fell at home to St. Johns. The Wildcats are hosting a very good Butler team and the game tips off at 11am. It will take place at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. Villanova is favored by 10 points and the over/under is 155.5. It can be seen on National Television on FOX.
These two teams played earlier this year and it was the Butler Bulldogs that won. It was Villanova’s first and only loss of the season until this week. Butler won 101-93 in an offensive shootout. Forward Kelan Martin led the way with 34 points including 6 big 3 pointers and a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line. Guard Paul Jorgensen added 23 points and guard Kamar Baldwin had 19.
Villanova did not play bad in that game, they just didn’t play any defense. The 101 points they gave up were the highest total of the season. They were also out rebounded 37-26. Offensively they had a great game and were led by Jalen Brunson’s 31 points. Mikal Bridges had 21 points and Eric Paschall added 15. Donte DiVincenzo had a big game off of the bench with 16 points.
Today’s game will be a big test for both teams. Villanova will certainly be fired up after their embarrassing loss this week to an unranked St. Johns Red Storm. They will also have revenge on their minds. I expect Villanova to come out with high intensity and ready to go from the start. Head coach Jay Wright will have his boys ready to play their best game of the year.
Butler has been playing great ball but lost on Tuesday at the 5th ranked Xavier team 98-93. They can stamp their pass to the post season with another win today against the Wildcats. But it won’t be easy. The crowd is going be loud and the home court advantage should be a strong one today.
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