| MATCHUP | Pittsburgh Panthers | Butler Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-0 | 2-1 |
| Spread | +3.5 -110 | -3.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
| Total | Over 160.5 (-108) | Under 160.5 (-112) |
| Where | Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Friday, November 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
Pittsburgh vs Butler Prediction
In Pittsburgh vs Butler Prediction, Butler is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Pittsburgh has been undefeated this season and has covered the spread in all three games, playing elite defense and having a +21 point differential. Butler is coming off its first loss of the season and have been undefeated at home, while having an elite offense, scoring 6.3 points per game more than Pitt, with a better field goal percentage and have also been better on the glass, so I like them at home in this spot against a Pitt team that has not yet been tested on the road this season. Take Butler and lay the small number at home in this one.
Butler Bulldogs Preview
The Butler Bulldogs have a 2-1 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 0-1 road record. They are coming off an 81-100 road loss against Boise State and will face Western Carolina and Northeastern next.
Offensively, they are averaging 92 points per game, while allowing 75 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs are shooting 46.6% from the field and are making 14.7 three-pointers per game with a 35.8% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 42.2% from the field and 32.5% from the 3-point range. They are making 12.7 free throws per game and shooting with a 77.6% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 45 rebounds per game and allow 31.7 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 24 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 14 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 4.7 steals per game, while committing 15.3 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 11.3 turnovers per game. They commit 16 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.6.
Jalen Jackson leads Butler Bulldogs in scoring, averaging 17.7 ppg on 55.3% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 5.3 assists per game. Asim Djulovic follows with 17.3 ppg on 62.1% shooting from the field. Eduardo Klafke follows with 16 ppg on 51.7% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 5.3 assists per game. Treyson Anderson leads the team in rebounds with 8.3 per game.
Pittsburgh Panthers Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers have a 3-0 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 1-0 neutral record. They are coming off a 82-76 neutral win against Penn State and will face Villanova and Central Michigan next.
Offensively, they are averaging 85.7 points per game, while allowing 64.7 points per game defensively. The Panthers are shooting 45.6% from the field and are making 8 three-pointers per game with a 35.8% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 36.1% from the field and 29.6% from the 3-point range. They are making 22.3 free throws per game and shooting with a 70.5% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game and allow 32.7 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 15.3 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 7.7 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 9.7 steals per game, while committing 10 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 16.7 turnovers per game. They commit 20.7 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.5.
Chase Foster leads Pittsburgh Panthers in scoring, averaging 16.3 ppg on 46.7% shooting from the field. Baye Ndongo follows with 16 ppg on 55.2% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 11.7 rebounds per game. A’lahn Sumler follows with 14.3 ppg on 48.4% shooting from the field. Naithan George leads the team in assists with 6 per game.
Pittsburgh Panthers @ Butler Bulldogs Betting Trends: November 13, 2026
Why the Butler Bulldogs will win
- Butler has won 10 of its last 11 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Pittsburgh has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against the Big East Conference.
Why the Pittsburgh Panthers will win
- Pittsburgh has won each of its last five games against non-Conference opponents.
- Butler has lost each of its last four home games following a road loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Pittsburgh’s last 17 night games against the Big East Conference have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
- Fifty-seven of Butler’s last 63 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Butler ranks T4th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (24.0).
- Butler ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (9.0).
- Pittsburgh ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (7.7).
- Pittsburgh ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (19.0).