Utah vs Butler Prediction 3/31/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Utah vs Butler prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, March 31st at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 1st Round of the College Basketball Crown. 

Utah Utes Betting Preview

The Utah Utes are 16-16 (8-12) this season after they lost to UCF by a score of 87-72 in their last game. Utah led 40-39 at halftime, but they allowed 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Utes shot 39.7% from the field, 15.4% on three pointers, and 60.9% on free throws in the game. Keanu Dawes led Utah with 21 points and 15 rebounds, while Lawson Lovering added 11 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Utes lost to BYU by a score of 85-74 and West Virginia by a score of 71-69. Utah has lost five of their last six games and they finished 11th in the Big 12 standings with an 8-12 record. Utah has scored 75.3 points per game and they have allowed 72.2 points against per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 17.5 assists per game this season. Gabe Madsen is averaging 15.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Ezra Ausar is averaging 12.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. Utah is shooting 44.6% from the field, 63.9% on free throws, and 32.6% on three pointers this season. 

Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Butler Bulldogs are 14-19 (6-14) this year after they lost to St. John’s by a score of 78-57 in their last game. Butler trailed 37-26 at halftime and allowed 41 more points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 34.5% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. Patrick McCaffery led Butler with 16 points and two rebounds, while Jahmyl Telfort added 11 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated Providence by a score of 75-69, but did lose to Creighton by a score of 87-74 before that. Butler has lost five of their last six games and they finished tied for eighth in the Big East standings with a 6-14 record. Butler has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 73.8 points against per game, while also averaging 35 rebounds and 14.0 assists per game this season. Jahmyl Telfort is averaging 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Pierre Brooks II is averaging 15.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Butler is shooting 45.6% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this season. 

Why Butler will beat Utah 

• Utah has lost each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Butler has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Butler has won the first half in four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why Utah will beat Butler 

• Utah has won each of its last seven Monday games.
• Butler has lost five of its last six games.
• Butler has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-eight of Butler’s last 30 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Six of Utah’s last seven day games have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Butler ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (3.8).
• Butler ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.8).
• Utah ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (39.8).
• Utah ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (53.6%).

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Utah vs Butler Prediction 

Both of these teams finished the season by losing five of their last six games and neither was over .500 on the season, but one team will get closer to the College Basketball Crown with a win here. Utah has been the slightly higher scoring team this year and they should have a decent rebounding advantage as well, but they have allowed at least 83 points in three of their last five games. Butler is the slightly better shooting team from the field, but they have allowed 78+ in four of their last five games. Both of these teams are struggling defensively and I think we are going to see plenty of points + fouls at the end, so take the over here. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 156