- Xavier is a -6.5 point favorite vs Butler
- Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
- Butler / Xavier TV channel: PEAC
The Butler Bulldogs visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Xavier is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).
The Butler vs. Xavier Over/Under is 153.5 total points.
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Butler vs. Xavier Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Butler | +6.5 -105 | O 153.5 -115 | +240 |
| Xavier | -6.5 -115 | U 153.5 -105 | -300 |
Butler vs Xavier Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Xavier will win this college basketball game with 77.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Butler vs Xavier Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Butler will cover the spread with 56.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Butler Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.35 Units / 25% ROI)
- Butler has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 away games (+6.20 Units / 39% ROI)
- Butler have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Butler have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
Xavier Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+9.60 Units / 24% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+8.70 Units / 2% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.19 Units / 18% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+4.65 Units / 12% ROI)
- Xavier have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.25 Units / 6% ROI)
Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Butler has a 13-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI).
- 12-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.65 Units / -18.18% ROI
- 15-9 when betting the Over for +5.1 Units / 18.55% ROI
- 9-15 when betting the Under for -7.5 Units / -27.27% ROI
Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Xavier has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.85 Units / 10% ROI).
- 17-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.9 Units / 2.31% ROI
- 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.45 Units / -12.04% ROI
- 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI
Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:
Butler is shooting 38% from three (242/635) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Butler has averaged 1.39 points per shot (1,866 points/1,345 shots) this season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.30
Butler had 15.9 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Butler shot 38% from three (132/348) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier has a 39% free throw rate (566 free throw attempts/1,469 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 31%
Xavier has made 938 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big East Teams
Xavier has averaged 1.51 points per shot (1,079 points/713 shots) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 1.35
Xavier averaged 12.3 offensive rebounds per game (406 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has averaged 3.8 steals per game (94 steals/25 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.0
Butler has forced 7.2 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/19 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4
Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (134/468) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Butler has forced 9.1 turnovers per game (391 turnovers/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:
Xavier averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (881 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Xavier has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,547 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Xavier has averaged 7.5 steals per game (196 steals/26 games) this season — 5th best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Xavier averaged 6.9 steals per game (229 steals/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3
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