Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Naithan George (1) with the ball as Virginia Cavaliers guard Dai Dai Ames (7) and forward Blake Buchanan (0) defend in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Virginia vs Butler Prediction 11/23/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Virginia Cavaliers Butler Bulldogs
Team Records 5-0 4-1
Where Colonial Hall, White Sulphur Springs, WV
When Sunday, November 23, 2025
Time 02:00 PM EST
TV CBSSN

In this article, we will formulate a Butler vs Virginia Prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 23rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Virginia Cavaliers Preview


Virginia has a 5-0 record this season and are tied for 8th place in the ACC conference. They are 3-2 ATS, 2-3 in Over/Under and have a 4-0 home record and a 0-0 away record. Virginia is coming off a 83-78 neutral win against Northwestern and will face Queens and Texas next.

Offensively, Virginia averages 91 points per game, which ranks 46th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 62 points per game (19th). The Cavaliers shoot with 50% from the field (51st), and with 39% from beyond the arc (44th). They shoot with 66% from the free throw line (302nd), and grab 46 rebounds per game (16th), while dishing out 19 assists per game (35th) and committing 10 turnovers per game (245th).

Thijs De Ridder leads Virginia in scoring, with an average of 17.3 points and 6 rebounds. Malik Thomas follows with 12 points per game, while Sam Lewis adds 10.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

Butler Bulldogs Preview


Butler has a 4-1 record this season and are tied for 5th place in the Big East conference. They are 5-0 ATS, 3-2 in Over/Under and have a 3-0 home record and a 0-1 away record. Butler is coming off a 85-87 away loss against Southern Methodist and will face Wright State and Eastern Michigan next.

Offensively, Butler averages 96 points per game, which ranks 14th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 73 points per game (180th). The Bulldogs shoot with 49% from the field (82nd), and with 40% from beyond the arc (24th). They shoot with 67% from the free throw line (276th), and grab 46 rebounds per game (14th), while dishing out 21 assists per game (11th) and committing 15 turnovers per game (324th).

Finley Bizjack leads Butler in scoring, with an average of 15 points per game. Michael Ajayi follows with 14.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game, while Jamie Kaiser adds 11.5 points and 5 rebounds per game.

Virginia Cavaliers @ Butler Bulldogs Betting Trends: November 23, 2025


Why the Butler Bulldogs will win

  • Butler has won four of its last five games.
  • Virginia has lost three of its last four games played at neutral venues.
  • Butler has won the first half in each of its last five games.

Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win

  • Virginia has won each of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.
  • Butler has lost each of its last five games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at neutral venues.
  • Virginia has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Sixty-seven of Virginia’s last 69 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
  • Twenty-nine of Butler’s last 33 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

Butler vs Virginia Prediction


In this Butler vs Virginia Prediction, Virginia is coming as -4.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season, as Virginia has been undefeated in its 5 games played, while Butler has lost only once. Butler is a perfect 5-0 against the spread, but they have lost their only road game this season and are facing the 19th-best defense of the country in Virginia, who allow 11 points per game fewer. Take Virginia to get the job done at home in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Virginia -6.5

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