![]() ![]() ETTV: FS1Location: Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN Xavier vs. Here are my picks and predictions for Friday's college basketball matchup between Xavier and Butler (odds via DraftKings pick confidence based on a 1-to-5 star scale). Butler did knock off Oklahoma on the road but also suffered lopsided losses to Michigan State, Houston, and Purdue. While LaVall Jordan's squad was able to beat mid-major opponents in the non-conference portion of the season, they struggled mightily against quality competition. The Bulldogs got past DePaul in their conference opener before losing their most recent outing against Seton Hall by double-digits. Meanwhile, Butler (4-9 ATS, 2-11 to the Over) also comes into Friday's game with a 1-1 record in Big East play. Xavier also took down Marquette in its Big East Conference opener. ![]() Among the most impressive results for Travis Steele's team this season are wins over Ohio State, Virginia Tech, and Oklahoma State. Xavier's only other loss to date came on the road against a highly regarded Iowa State team. While the Musketeers boast an impressive 11-2 record on the season to date, they did lose their most recent contest on the road to Villanova. Xavier (9-4 against the spread, 5-7-1 to the Over) enters Friday's matchup ranked 22nd in the latest AP Top 25. That team is the Xavier Musketeers, who will hit the road to take on a scrappy Butler Bulldogs outfit in the third Big East Conference game for both schools. Only one ranked college basketball program will be in action on Friday night. What should bettors make of a surprising initial line move to the Over for a matchup between two defensively sound Big East teams? Read on for our Xavier-Butler picks. ![]()
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