Butler Bulldogs vs Georgetown Hoyas Picks and Predictions for Wednesday February 18 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 02/18/2026, 02:25 AM ET

The Butler Bulldogs head to Washington, DC to take on the Georgetown Hoyas on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 PM ET with national coverage on FS1. At the time of this writing, the moneyline, total, and spread have not been released. For more breakdowns and daily analysis, be sure to check out our latest free college basketball picks before placing your wagers.

Butler Trying to Snap Big East Slide

Butler enters this matchup with a 13-13 overall record and a 4-11 mark in Big East play. The Bulldogs have struggled recently, dropping five straight games. They recently lost to Seton Hall, UConn, Marquette, Providence in double overtime, and Georgetown. That losing streak has put them in a difficult position as the regular season winds down.

Offensively, Butler averages 79.7 points per game while allowing 76.8 points per contest. The Bulldogs shoot 45% from the field and have shown they can score in bunches. They average 38.2 rebounds per game, which gives them a solid presence on the glass, along with 15.7 assists per contest.

Where Butler can make an impact is in transition and ball movement. With 6.9 steals per game and strong assist numbers, they are capable of creating scoring runs. However, defensive lapses and difficulty closing out tight games have hurt them during conference play.

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Georgetown Gaining Confidence at Home

Georgetown comes into this contest at 13-12 overall and 5-9 in the Big East. The Hoyas have been trending upward, winning three of their last five games. They recently defeated Creighton, Butler, and DePaul, while falling to UConn and Villanova. The win over Butler in their previous meeting adds an extra layer of confidence heading into this rematch.

The Hoyas average 75.3 points per game and allow 73.2. They shoot 44% from the field and pull down 36.2 rebounds per contest. Georgetown also averages 14.6 assists per game, showing they are comfortable sharing the ball and finding quality looks.

Defensively, Georgetown has been slightly more reliable than Butler, giving up fewer points per game. They also average 6.8 steals and 3.7 blocks per contest, which helps disrupt opposing offenses. Playing at home, they have shown the ability to control tempo and grind out competitive conference wins.

Butler Bulldogs vs Georgetown Hoyas Pick

Georgetown Hoyas Moneyline

Georgetown enters with better recent form and already owns a recent win over Butler. The Bulldogs are in the middle of a five-game losing streak, and defensive inconsistency continues to be an issue. With home-court advantage and slightly stronger defensive numbers, the Hoyas have the edge here.

Butler Bulldogs vs Georgetown Hoyas Total Pick

Over

I lean toward the over in this matchup. Butler averages nearly 80 points per game, and both teams have shown the ability to score when shots are falling. Even though Georgetown plays slightly more controlled basketball, Butler’s pace and defensive issues could push this game into a higher-scoring range.

Final Score Prediction: Georgetown 82, Butler 78

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