| MATCHUP | Xavier Muskateers | Butler Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-13 | 14-13 |
| Where | Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:30 PM EST | |
| TV | TNT | |
Butler Bulldogs Preview
The Butler Bulldogs have a 14-13 overall record and a 5-11 record in the Big East. They are coming off a 93-89 road win against Georgetown and their previous three games were a 63-56 home loss against Seton Hall, an 80-70 home loss against Connecticut and a 70-55 road loss against Marquette.
Offensively, Butler averages 79.7 points per game, while allowing 77.3 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 45% from the field and grab 38.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.7 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.
Finley Bizjack leads Butler in scoring, with an average of 17.4 points per game, while shooting with 44.2% from the field and 85.6% from the free throw line. Michael Ajayi is the team’s leading rebounder with 11.3 per game, adding a team-high 3.2 assists.
Xavier Musketeers Preview
The Xavier Musketeers have a 13-13 overall record and a 5-10 record in the Big East. They are coming off a 92-89 home loss against Villanova and their previous three games were a 96-88 home win against Marquette, an 87-82 road loss against St. John’s and a 92-60 road loss against Connecticut.
Offensively, Xavier averages 78.2 points per game, while allowing 79 points per game defensively. The Musketeers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 35.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.2 assists per game. They average 4.2 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.
Tre Carroll leads Xavier in scoring, with an average of 18.4 points per game, while shooting with 50.8% from the field and 68.1% from the free throw line. Filip Borovicanin is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.8 per game, adding a team-high 4.4 assists.
Xavier Musketeers @ Butler Bulldogs Betting Trends: February 21, 2026
Why the Butler Bulldogs will win
- Xavier has lost each of its last six road games.
- The home team has won 10 of Xavier’s last 12 games.
- Butler has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Xavier Musketeers will win
- Xavier has won 21 of its last 24 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Butler has lost six of its last seven games.
- Xavier has won the first half in each of its last four games against Butler.
Xavier vs Butler Prediction
In this Xavier vs Butler Prediction, Butler is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season both straight up and against the spread, but both have been struggling lately, as they are 1-6 and 2-6 in their last 7 and 8 games respectively, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 15-4 to the over in their last 19 games combined and their previous meeting this season was also a high-scoring one with 164 total points. Take the over 158.5 points in this one.