| MATCHUP |
Chicago State Cougers |
Butler Bulldogs |
| Team Records |
0-3 |
3-0 |
| Where |
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN |
| When |
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
| Time |
07:00 PM EST |
| TV |
ESPN+ |
The Chicago State Cougars and the Butler Bulldogs meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Hinkle Fieldhouse. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago State Cougars vs. Butler Bulldogs prediction.
Chicago State Cougars Recap
The Chicago State Cougars come into this game looking to bounce back from a 108-86 loss at the hands of the Saint Louis Billikens to sit at 0-2 this season. After this game, Chicago State will head home for a game against UIC.
Cougars Still Searching For First W
Marcus Tankersley leads the Cougars in scoring with 15.5 PPG and 5 RPG while Stephen Byard has 15.5 PPG with 2.5 RPG and Dailliss Cox has 11.5 PPG with a team-high 5.5 RPG to lead the Cougars on the glass. Doyel Cockrill III has 10 PPG with 3 APG to lead the Cougars in the assist department this season and to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Chicago State so far this season. Braelon Bush has 9 PPG with 3.5 RPG and a team-high 3 APG of his own with 2.5 SPG to share Chicago State’s lead in assists and CJ Ray has 6 PPG and 3.5 RPG. As a team, Chicago State is averaging 74 PPG on 38.5% shooting from the field, 28.6% from three and 75.9% from the foul line this season.
Butler Bulldogs Recap
The Butler Bulldogs come into this game looking to build on a 112-80 win over IU Indy last time out to improve to 2-0 on the year. After this game, Butler will head on the road for a game against SMU.
Bulldogs Looking To Stay Unbeaten
Michael Ajayi leads the Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding by averaging a double-double per game with 17.5 PPG and 13 RPG while Jalen Jackson has 14 PPG with 5.5 RPG and a team-high 4.5 APG to lead the Bulldogs in assists this season. Yohan Traore has 13 PPG with 4.5 RPG and Jamie Kaiser Jr. has 10.5 PPG with 7 RPG while Finley Bizjack has 10 PPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Butler up to this point in the year. As a team, Butler is averaging 100 PPG on 48.9% shooting from the field, 31% from three and 68.1% from the foul line this season.
Chicago State Cougars @ Butler Bulldogs Betting Trends: November 11, 2025
Why the Butler Bulldogs will win
- Chicago State has lost each of its last 18 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Butler has won 80 of its last 85 games against non-Conference opponents at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
- Chicago State has lost the first half in each of its last 12 games against the Big East Conference.
Why the Chicago State Cougars will win
- Butler has lost each of its last three night games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Butler’s last 10 home night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Fourteen of Chicago State’s last 15 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
Chicago State Cougars vs. Butler Bulldogs Prediction
I’m on the Bulldogs in this one. I get the case to be made for a sizeable underdog in some spots, but Chicago State’s been getting crushed early on this season and I have no desire to back them in this spot. The Bulldogs have been putting up points early on this season and I think the Bulldogs get it done here in a blowout. Give me Butler laying the points.
Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Butler -27.5
