| MATCHUP | Georgetown Hoyas | Butler Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-10 | 13-8 |
| Where | Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | TNT | |
Butler Bulldogs Preview
The Butler Bulldogs have a 13-7 overall record this season and a 4-5 record in the Big East. They are coming off an 87-76 home win against Marquette and their previous three games were an 87-80 home win against DePaul, a 77-66 away win against Seton Hall and an 89-75 away loss against Xavier.
Offensively, Butler averages 83.6 points per game, while allowing 75.9 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 47% from the field and grab 39.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.4 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.
Finley Bizjack leads Butler in scoring, with an average of 17.5 points per game, while shooting with 44.5% from the field and 86% from the free throw line. Michael Ajayi is the team’s leading rebounder with 11.5 per game and also leads the team in assists with 3.3 per game.
Georgetown Hoyas Preview
The Georgetown Hoyas have a 10-10 overall record this season and a 2-7 record in the Big East. They are coming off an 81-78 away win against Providence and their previous three games were a 66-51 away loss against Villanova, a 64-62 home loss against Connecticut and an 86-83 away loss against Creighton in overtime.
Offensively, Georgetown averages 75.6 points per game, while allowing 73.9 points per game defensively. The Hoyas shoot with 44% from the field and grab 36.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.6 assists per game. They average 4.1 blocks per game and 7 steals per game defensively.
KJ Lewis leads Georgetown in scoring, with an average of 15.3 points per game, while shooting with 41.8% from the field and 74.8% from the free throw line. Caleb Williams is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.6 per game, while Malik Mack leads the team in assists with 4.2 per game.
Georgetown Hoyas @ Butler Bulldogs Betting Trends: January 31, 2026
Why the Butler Bulldogs will win
- Georgetown has lost 26 of its last 31 day games against Conference opponents.
- Butler has won four of its last five home games against Georgetown.
- Butler has won the first half in each of its last eight games against Georgetown.
Why the Georgetown Hoyas will win
- Georgetown has won each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Butler’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
- Four of Georgetown’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Hinkle Fieldhouse have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Georgetown vs Butler Prediction
In this Georgetown vs Butler Prediction, Butler is coming as -6 home favorites. Butler has been the better team this season and has been very strong at home, and are 3-1 in their last 4 games, following a four-game losing streak. On the flip side, Georgetown is 2-6 in its last 8 games and have been struggling against the spread this season, with a 7-14 ATS record. They also have an inferior offense, scoring 8 points less than the hosts and I don’t think they keep keep this one close on the road. Take Butler and lay the points in this one.