Xavier vs Butler Prediction – College Basketball Picks 3/6/24

The Xavier Musketeers and Butler Bulldogs face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Xavier vs Butler prediction.

Xavier Looks to Stay Above .500

Xavier is going to look for another big win here, and they are going to try to stay above .500 in this game. In the last game against Georgetown, Xavier scored 61 points in the second half and they ended up winning by five points. Desmond Claude had a strong game putting up 36 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Xavier is averaging 76.6 points while their defense is giving up 73.6 points per game. Quincy Olivari is averaging 19.3 points while shooting 43.5 percent from the field. Xavier will take on Marquette after this one.

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Butler Coming off Blowout Victory

Butler in the last game faced off against DePaul and the offense scored 82 points on the way to the way to the easy victory. DJ Davis had a strong game putting up 24 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Butler is averaging 77.6 points while their defense is giving up 73.9 points per game. The defense is ranked 23rd and it’s what has let them down this season at times. Pierre Brooks is averaging 14.8 points while shooting 45.4 percent from the field and 40.9 percent from behind the three point line. 

Xavier vs Butler Betting Prediction

These are two elite offenses and both teams are really bad with the defense. Xavier is giving up 73.9 points while Butler is giving up 73.9 points per game. Both of these teams are strong offensive teams also, and that is going to be the difference. I expect both teams are going to go over 80 points, and that will lead to this game being a shootout. Back the over to cash here with ease. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over