| MATCHUP | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | Butler Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | |
| Where | Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Southern Indiana vs Butler prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 5th at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles went 10-20 (5-15) last season and they finished 11th in the OVC standings. Southern Indiana lost their first game of the season by a score of 80-78 in overtime against DePaul and followed that up with another overtime loss against Bucknell by a score of 75-69. The Screaming Eagles started the season with a 6-10 record, but only picked up four more wins the rest of the way. Southern Indiana finished the regular season by losing nine of their last ten games and did not participate in the OVC Tournament. The Screaming Eagles scored 71.5 points per game, which ranked 246th in the nation, while they allowed 73.5 points against per game, which ranked 225th.
This season, Southern Indiana has to replace their top five scorers from last year, which accounted for roughly 56 points and 22 rebounds per game. The Screaming Eagles do return Braxton Jones, who averaged 5.6 points and 1.6 rebounds per game, and Josiah Dunham, who averaged 2.5 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.
Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Butler Bulldogs were 15-20 (6-14) last year and they finished 8th in the Big East standings. Butler opened the season by defeating Missouri State by a score of 72-65, but did lose to Austin Peay by a score of 68-66 after that. The Bulldogs did start the season strong, as they were 7-1 through eight games, but a nine game losing streak really changed the season. Butler finished the regular season by losing five of their last six games, before beating Providence and losing to St. John’s in the Big East Tournament. Butler did play in the CBC, where they beat Utah by a score of 86-84 and lost to Boise State by a score of 100-93 to end the season. The Bulldogs scored 74.7 points per game, which ranked 147th in the country, while they allowed 74.9 points against per game, which ranked 267th.
This year, Butler has to replace their top three scorers from last year, which accounted for about 42 points and 14 rebounds per game. The Bulldogs do return Finley Bizjack, who averaged 10.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, and Evan Haywood, who averaged 2.1 points per game last year.
Why the Butler Bulldogs will win
- Southern Indiana has lost 11 of its last 12 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Butler has won 54 of its last 59 night games against non-Conference opponents at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
- Butler has won the first half in 13 of its last 15 home night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles will win
- Butler has lost four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Butler’s last nine night games against non-Conference opponents at Hinkle Fieldhouse have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Each of Southern Indiana’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
Southern Indiana vs Butler Prediction
Butler comes into this matchup trying to bounce back after a rough finish to the 24-25 season, but they have a lot to replace. Southern Indiana only had 10 wins last year and they also have a lot of production to replace from last year. The Bulldogs should be able to reload quicker than Southern Indiana, but I think we could see a slow start from both offenses, as they try to get into a rhythm. Take the under here.