Butler vs. Xavier Predictions - Feb. 21

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The Xavier Musketeers (13-13, 5-10 Big East) will attempt to stop a six-game road losing streak when they take on the Butler Bulldogs (14-13, 5-11 Big East) on February 21, 2026 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

The Bulldogs are currently modest 3.5-point favorites against the Musketeers. The matchup has an over/under of 159.5.

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Butler vs. Xavier Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Saturday, February 21, 2026
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: TNT
  • Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Arena: Hinkle Fieldhouse
  • Live stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Butler vs. Xavier Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Butler (-3.5)
  • Moneyline: Butler (-174), Xavier (+142)
  • Total: 159.5 points

Pick ATS:Butler (-3.5)

  • Pick OU: Under (159.5)
  • Prediction: Butler 81, Xavier 77

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Butler vs. Xavier Comparison

Butler Rank Butler Stat Xavier Stat Xavier Rank
97th 80.2 Points Scored 78.2 134th
278th 77.3 Points Allowed 79 314th
71st 15.8 Assists 18.2 14th
142nd 10.7 Turnovers 10 67th
168th 45.4% Field Goal % 44.1% 254th
269th 45.8% Field Goal % Allowed 46.9% 315th

Butler Key Players

  • The Bulldogs leader in rebounds and assist is Michael Ajayi, who pulls down 11.2 rebounds and distributes 3.2 assists per game along with scoring 15.7 points per contest.
  • Finley Bizjack leads Butler in scoring, averaging 17.5 per game to go with 2.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists.
  • Bizjack makes more threes per game than any other member of the Bulldogs, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.3 per contest.
  • Azavier Robinson is Butler's leader in steals, averaging 1.5 steals per game, while Ajayi leads them in blocks with one per contest.

Xavier Key Players

  • Filip Borovicanin has racked up 7.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, and is at the top of the Musketeers leaderboards in those categories.
  • Xavier's Tre Carroll puts up 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, securing the spot of top scorer on the squad.
  • Jovan Milicevic knocks down two three-pointers per game, the most on the Musketeers.
  • Xavier's leader in steals is Borovicanin with 1.3 per game, and its leader in blocks is Carroll with 1.3 per game.

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