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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