Xavier vs. Butler Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
Butler host Xavier tonight in a Big East matchup on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. Will Butler make it two wins in a row or will Xavier make it three wins in a row? Matt McCuen takes a closer look at the Xavier vs. Butler game.
Matt McCuen - March 6, 2024, 9:30 AM EST
5 minXavier vs. Butler Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs will clash from Hinkle Fieldhouse on Wednesday night.
Xavier vs. Butler DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 6, 2024
- Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBSSN
Xavier vs. Butler Odds
- Spread: Xavier +2.5 (-110), Butler -2.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 156 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Xavier (+130), Butler (-140)
Xavier vs. Butler Prediction
Xavier comes into this game with a record of 15-14.
It has been a disappointing season for Sean Millers' squad, which was once a bubble team to make the tournament.
The Musketeers defeated Butler 85-17 back on January 16th.
They will attempt to pull off the season sweep tonight.
Xavier is 9-9 in the Big East, which puts them in eighth place.
Atlanta, Georgia native Quincy Olivari leads the squad with 19.3 points per game.
Sophomore Desmond Claude has averaged 16.0 points and 3.3 assists.
Dayvion McKnight has averaged 12.3 points and a team-best 5.0 assists.
Xavier’s offense has averaged 76.6 points per game while allowing 73.9.
Butler rolls into this game with a 17-13 record.
The Bulldogs spent the majority of the season on the bubble, but due to a recent cold run, their only chance at making the tournament will be to win the conference championship.
Thad Matta has done a solid job with this program, considering the spot that they were in.
Butler has lost five of their last games.
The Bulldogs will attempt to close their season strong and try and build some momentum before the Big East Conference Championship.
Junior Pierre Brooks leads the squad with 14.8 points per game and a team-best 5.0 assists.
Senior DJ Davis has averaged 13.7 points and 2.4 assists.
Jahmyl Telfort has added 13.5 points and 4.8 boards.
The Bulldogs have scored 77.6 points per game while giving up 73.9.
Xavier vs. Butler Pick
This is a good spot at home for the Bulldogs.
Butler has struggled lately, but they also played a tough schedule during their cold run.
Xavier has struggled playing away from home this (3-7).
The Bulldogs being at home is a key in this game as they are 11-5 on their home floor this year.
Let’s stay hot!
Pick: Butler ML -140 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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