The Xavier Musketeers (19-10, 11-7 Big East) will attempt to build on a five-game winning streak when they visit the Butler Bulldogs (13-16, 6-12 Big East) on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Hinkle Fieldhouse as 3.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The point total for the matchup is 152.5.
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Xavier Cover -3.5 vs Butler -105
Xavier vs. Butler betting lines
- Xavier moneyline odds to win: -168
- Butler moneyline odds to win: +141
- Spread: Xavier (-3.5)
- Total: 152.5
Xavier statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- At home, Xavier owns a better record against the spread (10-6-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (5-6-0).
- The Musketeers have hit the over on the over/under in seven of 16 home games (43.8%). They’ve done better in road games, eclipsing the total in seven of 11 matchups (63.6%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Xavier has the same winning percentage at home compared to away from home (1.000).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Musketeers have increased their production a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 77.4 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 77.3 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- Xavier has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 72.6 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 70.1 it has surrendered this season.
- During their last 10 contests, the Musketeers are making 0.1 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.3 compared to 8.2 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (39.9% compared to 38.7% season-long).
Xavier betting records this season
- ATS Record: 16-13-0 (Home: 10-6-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 8-6-0 (As Favorite: 12-6-0; As Underdog: 4-7-0)
- O-U-P: 14-15-0 (Home: 7-9-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 18-0 (Home: 14-0; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-10 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (98th in nation) | 44.0 (189th) | 30.4 (279th) | 30.1 (116th) | 16.9 (21st) | 10.8 (139th) |
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Butler statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Butler has a lower winning percentage at home (.375, 6-10-0 record) than on the road (.600, 6-4-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Bulldogs games have gone over eight of 16 times at home (50%), and seven of 10 away (70%).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Bulldogs have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-4) than on the road (0-8).
Recent trends
- While the Bulldogs are putting up 74.2 points per game in 2024-25, they have improved that mark in their past 10 games, tallying 77.5 a contest.
- Butler is allowing 74.5 points per contest in its past 10 games, which is 1.7 more points than it is allowing for the season (72.8).
- In their past 10 games, the Bulldogs are making 8.6 threes per game, 0.5 more than their season average (8.1). They also have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (37.2%) compared to their season average (36.7%).
Butler betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-15-0 (Home: 6-10-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 6-6-0 (As Favorite: 6-7-0; As Underdog: 8-8-0)
- O-U-P: 18-11-0 (Home: 8-8-0; Away: 7-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 8-3; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-13 (Home: 1-4; Away: 0-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.8 (118th in nation) | 43.2 (133rd) | 32.7 (139th) | 30.9 (171st) | 14.2 (132nd) | 10.9 (150th) |
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