Xavier vs. Butler Betting Picks and Predictions
by Richard Jacobs | Mar 8, 2022
Xavier vs. Butler Betting Picks & Predictions
The Butler Bulldogs (13-18, 6-14 Big East) are 6.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a three-game road slide when they square off against the Xavier Musketeers (18-12, 8-11 Big East) on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Madison Square Garden. The game airs at 4:30 PM ET. Find more below on the Xavier vs. Butler betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The matchup’s over/under is set at 132.5.
Xavier vs. Butler Betting Line
Xavier vs Butler Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Xavier |
-6.5 |
– |
– |
132.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
0 |
0 |
Xavier vs. Butler Game Info
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
- Game Time: 4:30 PM ET
- Location: New York City, New York
Computer Predictions for Xavier vs. Butler
Computer picks for Musketeers vs Bulldogs
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Xavier (-6.5)
|
Over (132.5)
|
Butler 72 Xavier 64
|
Xavier vs. Butler Betting Trends
Xavier has 13 wins against the spread in 30 games this season.
The Musketeers have been favored by 6.5 points or more 16 times this season and are 8-8 ATS in those contests.
Xavier has gone over the point total in 40.7% of its opportunities this year (11 times over 27 games with a set point total).
Xavier Leaders
Jack Nunge leads the Musketeers in scoring, racking up 13.1 points per game.
Colby Jones paces Xavier with 7.6 rebounds a game and Paul Scruggs leads the team with 4.0 assists per contest.
Nate Johnson is the top three-point shooter for the Musketeers, knocking down 2.3 per game.
Jones leads the team with 1.5 steals per game. Nunge collects 1.4 blocks an outing to pace Xavier.
Xavier Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.5 |
151 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.3 |
121 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
34.3 |
56 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.5 |
180 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
227 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.1 |
166 |
Butler vs. Xavier Betting Trends
Butler is 14-16-0 against the spread this year.
Against the spread as 6.5-point underdogs or greater, the Bulldogs are 6-8.
Butler has played 31 games this year, and 15 of them have hit the over.
Butler Leaders
Chuck Harris owns the Bulldogs top spot in scoring with 10.7 points per game and also tacks on 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest.
The Butler leaders in rebounds and assists are Bryce Golden (3.5 rebounds per game) and Aaron Thompson (3.9 assists per game).
Harris leads the Bulldogs in shooting from beyond the arc, averaging 1.6 made threes per game.
Thompson is a defensive force for Butler, leading the team in both steals (1.3 per game) and blocks (0.3 per game).
Butler Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
41.8 |
294 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.4 |
190 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
28.5 |
328 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.9 |
151 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.6 |
219 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.1 |
90 |
We have the Xavier (-6.5) projected as our best bet in this game. Our computer model has the scoring going over the total of 132.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Xavier 72, Butler 64 when all is said and done.
