- Xavier (22-8) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Butler (14-16)
- Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
- Watch the game on Fox Sports 1
The Butler Bulldogs (14-16) visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers (22-8) on Mar. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cincinnati.
Xavier is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).
The Butler vs. Xavier Over/Under is 142.5 total points.
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Butler vs. Xavier Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
Butler | +12.5 -105 | O 142.5 -110 | +675 |
Xavier | -12.5 -115 | U 142.5 -110 | -1100 |
Butler vs Xavier Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Xavier will win this game with 74.9% confidence.
Butler vs Xavier Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Xavier will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Butler and Xavier, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Butler Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Butler has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games (+13.20 Units / 39% ROI)
- Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games (+5.45 Units / 29% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
- Butler have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 23 away games (+2.00 Units / 8% ROI)
Xavier Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Xavier has hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 44 games (+13.60 Units / 28% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 31 games (+11.90 Units / 12% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+9.70 Units / 51% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games (+7.60 Units / 29% ROI)
- Xavier have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.95 Units / 68% ROI)
Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Butler has gone 13-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 12-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.4 Units / -4.46% ROI
- 8-21 when betting the Over for -15.1 Units / -45.76% ROI
- 21-8 when betting the Under for +12.2 Units / 36.97% ROI
Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Xavier has gone 17-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 0% ROI).
- 18-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.9 Units / 6.56% ROI
- 19-10 when betting the Over for +8 Units / 24.24% ROI
- 10-19 when betting the Under for -10.9 Units / -33.03% ROI
Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has averaged 65.2 points per game (3,650 points/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 73.5
Butler has averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (154 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.6
Butler has averaged 30.6 points per game (1,715 points/56 games) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34.6
Butler has averaged 67.5 points per game (2,229 points/33 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 75.7
Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier has averaged 20.8 assists per game (478 assists/23 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3
Xavier has averaged 20.8 assists per game (478 assists/23 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.1
Xavier has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (478 assists/ 295 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1
Xavier is shooting 50% (713/1,426) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (168/590) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (69/221) in the first half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Butler has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Butler has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,567 points/1,366 shots) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (632 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Xavier has averaged 7.0 steals per game (162 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Xavier has 162 steals this season — 4th most among Big East Teams
Xavier has averaged 7.3 steals per game (431 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.8
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