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The Butler Bulldogs (5-8) host the Xavier Musketeers (10-2) in a matchup of Big East teams at Hinkle Fieldhouse, beginning at 5:30 PM ET on Saturday, January 30, 2021. The Bulldogs are 1.5-point favorites in the game, the first matchup between the teams this season. The matchup has an over/under set at 132.5 points.
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Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 132.5 | -110 | -110 | -130 | 110 |
ATS Records for Butler and Xavier
| ATS Record | ATS Record Against 1.5+ Point Spread | Over/Under Record (O-U-P) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | 4-8 | 1-6 | 12-0 |
| Xavier | 6-6 | 3-5 | 12-0 |
Butler Leaders
- The Bulldogs scoring leader is Jair Bolden, who averages 13.0 points per game.
- The team is led in rebounding by Bryce Nze's 8.2 rebounds per game and assisting by Aaron Thompson's 4.0 assists per game .
- Bolden knocks down 2.9 threes per game to lead the Bulldogs.
- Myles Tate leads the team with 1.0 steal per game. Nze collects 0.6 blocks a contest to pace the Bulldogs.
Xavier Leaders
- Zach Freemantle outpaced his teammates on the Musketeers scoring front by putting up 15.8 points per game. He adds 7.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game this season.
- The Musketeers leaders in rebounds and assists are Jason Carter (8.0 rebounds per game) and Paul Scruggs (6.3 assists per game).
- Nate Johnson paces the Musketeers with a team-high 2.7 made three-pointers per game.
- The Musketeers leaders in steals and blocks are Scruggs (1.8 steals per game) and Dieonte Miles (1.2 blocks per game).
Butler vs Xavier: Last 2 Meetings
The Bulldogs are 2-0 against the Musketeers in the last two meetings between the two teams. The Bulldogs and the Musketeers have a tied 1-1 record ATS in those head-to-head meetings.
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2020 | Xavier | -3.5 | 128 | -173 | +140 | Regular Season | 72-71 BUTLER |
| 2/12/2020 | Butler | -5.5 | 129 | -249 | +196 | Regular Season | 66-61 BUTLER |
Points Insights
- The Bulldogs average 6.7 fewer points per game (62.9) than the Musketeers give up (69.6).
- Butler is 2-0 against the spread and 2-1 overall when scoring more than 69.6 points.
- In games Xavier allows more than 62.9 points, it is 3-5 against the spread and 6-2 overall.
- The Musketeers score 11.7 more points per game (78.8) than the Bulldogs give up (67.1).
- Xavier has put together a 6-0 ATS record and a 9-1 overall record in games it scores more than 67.1 points.
- Butler is 0-1 against the spread and 0-1 overall when it gives up more than 78.8 points.
- The Bulldogs have a -54-point scoring differential on the season (-4.2 per game). The Musketeers have out-scored opponents by 110 points on the season (9.2 more per game).
Rebounding Insights
- The Bulldogs average 31 rebounds per game, -7.4 boards per contest fewer than the Musketeers.
- When Xavier earns the rebounding advantage they are 4-3 against the spread. When recording fewer boards, Butler is 1-6.
- The Bulldogs average 7.7 offensive rebounds per game, -1.7 rebounds less than the Musketeers.
- When the Musketeers grab the most offensive rebounds they are 2-3 against the spread. When recording fewer boards, the Bulldogs are 2-3.
- Rebounding margin is a weakness for Butler with a mark of -0.6 rebounds per game. Xavier routinely has an advantage on the boards, averaging a margin of +2.9.
