Butler vs. Xavier Predictions - Jan. 14

The Butler Bulldogs (10-6, 1-4 Big East) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Xavier Musketeers (10-7, 2-4 Big East) on January 14, 2026 at Cintas Center.

Butler is a slim 1.5-point favorite against Xavier when the Bulldogs hit the court against the Musketeers on Wednesday. A 161.5-point total has been set for the game.

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Butler vs. Xavier Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Arena: Cintas Center

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Butler vs. Xavier Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Butler (-1.5)
  • Moneyline: Butler (-119), Xavier (-101)
  • Total: 161.5 points

Pick ATS:Xavier (+1.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (161.5)
  • Prediction: Butler 79, Xavier 78

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Butler vs. Xavier Comparison

Butler Rank Butler Stat Xavier Stat Xavier Rank
57th 84.1 Points Scored 76.8 186th
232nd 75.4 Points Allowed 75.7 244th
66th 16.6 Assists 18.4 18th
211th 11.8 Turnovers 9.3 23rd
122nd 46.5% Field Goal % 42.5% 309th
203rd 44.1% Field Goal % Allowed 46.3% 303rd

Butler Key Players

  • The Bulldogs leader in rebounds and assist is Michael Ajayi, who pulls down 12.1 rebounds and gives out 3.1 assists per game along with scoring 16.1 points per contest.
  • Finley Bizjack is Butler's leading scorer, tallying 16.3 per game while tacking on 1.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
  • Bizjack leads the Bulldogs in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.4 shots per game from beyond the arc.
  • Azavier Robinson and Drayton Jones lead Butler on the defensive end, with Robinson leading the team in steals averaging 1.5 per game and Jones in blocks averaging 1.3 per contest.

Xavier Key Players

  • Filip Borovicanin leads the Musketeers in rebounds and assists with 8.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
  • Tre Carroll counts for 15.9 points per game, and is the top scorer on Xavier's squad.
  • Jovan Milicevic hits 2.1 three-pointers per game, the most on the Musketeers.
  • Xavier's leader in steals is Borovicanin (1.5 per game), and its leader in blocks is Pape N'Diaye (1.3 per game).

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