Butler vs Boise State Prediction 11/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

Butler vs Boise State Prediction

In this Butler vs Boise State Prediction, Boise State is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off wins in their previous games both have been undefeated this season. Both teams have been scorching-hot offensively so far, with Boise State having scored 132 against inferior competition, but Butler played against better teams and has been averaging 96 points per game. Boise State has played mostly high-scoring games last season, as it was 17-13 to the over last year, while Butler was also trending to the over, with a 18-14 O/U record, so I expect a high-scoring affair today. Take the over in this one between two red-hot offenses.

Boise State Broncos Preview

The Boise State Broncos have a 1-0 overall record and a 1-0 home record. They are coming off a 132-53 home win against West Coast Baptist and will face Oakland and Nebraska next.

Offensively, they are averaging 132 points per game, while allowing 53 points per game defensively and have a 149.9 offensive rating and a 60.2 defensive rating. The Broncos are shooting 58% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 28.3% from the field and 16.1% from the 3-point range. They are grabbing 67 rebounds per game and allow 18 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 27 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 6 assists per game. They average 6 blocks per game and 9 steals per game.

Dovydas Butka leads Boise State in scoring, averaging 18 ppg on 70% shooting from the field. Damari Wheeler-Thomas and Bhan Buom follow with 17 ppg and 16 ppg respectively, with Wheeler-Thomas shooting 60% from the field and Buom shooting 58.3% from the field. Jerquarius Stanback adds a team-high 16 rebounds per game, while Aginaldo Neto leads the team in assists with 8 per game.

Butler Bulldogs Preview

The Butler Bulldogs have a 1-0 overall record and a 0-0 road record. They are coming off a 96-60 home win against Lafayette and will face Pittsburgh and Western Carolina next.

Offensively, they are averaging 96 points per game, while allowing 60 points per game defensively and have a 123.3 offensive rating and a 77 defensive rating. The Bulldogs are shooting 47.8% from the field and 36.4% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 37.3% from the field and 16.7% from the 3-point range. They are grabbing 51 rebounds per game and allow 28 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 26 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 8 assists per game. They average 6 blocks per game and 8 steals per game.

Asim Djulovic leads Butler in scoring, averaging 19 ppg on 71.4% shooting from the field. Jalen Jackson and Jordan Ellerbee follow with 18 ppg and 16 ppg respectively, with Jackson shooting 70% from the field and Ellerbee shooting 75% from the field. Drayton Jones adds a team-high 8 rebounds per game, while Eduardo Klafke leads the team in assists with 8 per game.

Butler Bulldogs @ Boise State Broncos Betting Trends: November 8, 2026

Why the Boise State Broncos will win

• Boise State has won 23 of its last 24 games against non-Conference opponents at ExtraMile Arena.

Why the Butler Bulldogs will win

• Butler has won each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Boise State’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Seven of Butler’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Boise State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (70.0).
• Boise State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (18.0).
• Butler ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (28.5).
• Butler ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (25.0).

Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Over 156.5