Xavier Musketeers vs Butler Bulldogs 2/10/2023 Picks Predictions

Xavier Musketeers vs Butler Bulldogs 2/10/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

The #13 Xavier Musketeers will go against the Butler Bulldogs in NCAAB action in Hinkle Fieldhouse, IN, on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET.

In their final contest, Xavier defeated St. John’s 96-71 thanks to a season-high 15 three-pointers. They fired 53.6% from beyond the arc and held a constant lead that reached 30 points at one point.

In contrast, St. John’s had a team field goal percentage of 39.1%. In the game, Jack Nunge led the squad with 21 points, six assists, and four three-pointers.

Nunge was recognized as the Big East player of the week for the second time this season because of his effort.

Their defensive tempo results in 76.0 points allowed per game, which ranks tenth in the Big East. They shot threes effectively, but they also had trouble stopping them, enabling opponents to make 37.0% of their attempts.

That places you 337th overall and 11th in the Big East. Xavier is third in the conference in terms of rebound differential with +4.8 per game.

Xavier is ranked 23rd by KenPom, which does not favor them as much as the AP polls do. According to Bracketology, Xavier will likely receive a four-seed in the NCAA tournament.

They had no trouble playing on the road this year; they have a 5-2 record away from home.

The Xavier Musketeers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches.
The total went OVER in 4 of Xavier’s previous 5 meetings.
The Xavier Musketeers are 15-2 SU in their last 17 matches.

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Xavier Musketeers vs Butler Bulldogs Predictions 2/10/2023

Butler‘s conference play was, to put it mildly, disappointing, but at least they recently defeated St. John’s to snap a five-game losing run. Even though they were 1.5-point favorites, they barely won.

They were down for the majority of the game, but they managed to win 68-66 by holding the Red Storm scoreless for the last 3:50. In the contest, the Bulldogs attempted 21 free throws, 15 more than St. John’s.

Jayden Taylor took the lead with his second consecutive 19-point effort.

On defense, they rank fourth in the conference with 67.7 points allowed per game. However, against Butler, who is eighth in the 11-team conference, teams are making 44.8% of their field goal attempts.

Butler ranks 10th in the Big East in average rebound differential with a -4.9 per game.

The Butler Bulldogs are 3-6 ATS in their previous 9 meetings.
The total went UNDER in 5 of Butler’s last 6 matches.
The Butler Bulldogs are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches.

#13 Xavier Musketeers vs Butler Bulldogs. The NCAAB pick for this game is the #13 Xavier Musketeers. The better team, Xavier, won by double digits in both of its previous trips to Indianapolis.

Despite a 67-point drubbing there, their offense was scorching lately, averaging 85.0 points per game over the last five matches. In that time, they also defeated two listed institutions.

The same two ranked institutions just defeated Butler by a combined score of almost 20 points.

Even on its best days, Butler’s offense can’t match Xavier’s, as the Bulldogs only scored 70 points in conference play three times this year.

Xavier’s attack propels them to a straightforward victory which they cover with ease. The #13 Xavier Musketeers will win to a predicted score of 77-70.

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