- Butler is a -1.5 point favorite vs Xavier
- Total (Over/Under): 161.5 points
- Butler / Xavier TV channel: FS1
The Butler Bulldogs visit Cintas Center to take on the Xavier Musketeers on Jan. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.
Butler is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Butler vs. Xavier Over/Under is 161.5 total points.
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Butler vs. Xavier Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Butler vs Xavier Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Xavier will win this college basketball game with 54.9% 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 Xavier will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Butler Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 34 games (+12.65 Units / 32% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.20 Units / 26% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
- Butler have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.65 Units / 29% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 34 games (+2.90 Units / 0% ROI)
Xavier Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Xavier has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 34 games (+13.85 Units / 2% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+8.90 Units / 24% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.65 Units / 1% ROI)
- Xavier has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.85 Units / 12% ROI)
- Xavier have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.25 Units / 18% ROI)
Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Butler has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI).
- 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.45 Units / 0.27% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
Xavier Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Xavier has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.25 Units / 1.34% ROI).
- 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.75 Units / 0.49% ROI
- 10-5 when betting the Over for +4.5 Units / 24.06% ROI
- 5-10 when betting the Under for -6 Units / -32.09% ROI
Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has forced 9.9 turnovers per game (810 turnovers/82 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Butler allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (104/344) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler forced 7.5 turnovers per game (210 turnovers/28 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (609/1,903) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Xavier Offensive Stats & Trends:
Butler shot 38% from three (132/348) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Butler has a 43% free throw rate (759 free throw attempts/1,783 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler has a 38% free throw rate (1,124 free throw attempts/2,943 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 32%
Butler had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (466 assists/ 324 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has forced 9.9 turnovers per game (810 turnovers/82 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Butler allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (104/344) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler forced 7.5 turnovers per game (210 turnovers/28 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.3
Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (609/1,903) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Xavier Defensive Stats & Trends:
Butler shot 38% from three (132/348) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Butler has a 43% free throw rate (759 free throw attempts/1,783 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler has a 38% free throw rate (1,124 free throw attempts/2,943 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 32%
Butler had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (466 assists/ 324 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
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