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The No. 13 Xavier Musketeers (19-5) travel to play the Butler Bulldogs (12-13) in a Big East matchup on Friday evening. Xavier heads into this conference bout on a two-game win streak. On Feb. 4, the Musketeers knocked off St. John’s 96-71. Meanwhile, Butler snapped its five-game losing streak on Tuesday. The Bulldogs also defeated St. John’s 68-66.
Tipoff from Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Musketeers are 7-point favorites in the latest Xavier vs. Butler odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 145.5. Before making any Butler vs. Xavier picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters Week 14 of the season 57-37 on all-top rated college basketball picks this season, returning more than $1,000 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Xavier vs. Butler and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Butler vs. Xavier:
- Xavier vs. Butler spread: Musketeers -7
- Xavier vs. Butler over/under: 145.5 points
- Xavier vs. Butler money line: Musketeers -320, Bulldogs +250
- XAV: Musketeers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight Friday games
- BUT: Bulldogs are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record
- Xavier vs. Butler picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why Xavier can cover
Senior guard Souley Boum is an athletic, three-level scorer in the backcourt. Boum has a reliable jumper from beyond the arc while utilizing his court vision to set his teammates up. The California native is third in the Big East in scoring (16.3) and fourth in assists (5). He’s also sixth in the conference in 3-point percentage (.418). On Feb. 1, Boum totaled 20 points and nine assists.
Junior guard Colby Jones is a skilled playmaker who passes well and scores off the dribble with ease. Jones can run point if needed and can knock down mid-range jumpers consistently. The Alabama native is fifth in the conference in assists (4.9) with 15 points and 4.9 rebounds per contest. In his last game, he totaled 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
Why Butler can cover
Sophomore guard Jayden Taylor plays with a good pace and has solid ball handles to get past defenders. Taylor attacks the defense from the mid-range and in the lane. The Indiana native averages 12.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Additionally, he’s shooting 34% from downtown. Taylor has dropped 19 points in back-to-back games.
Senior center Manny Bates is an outstanding rim protector and has great instincts. Bates has superb length to contest shots and snag boards. The North Carolina native leads the team in rebounds (5.6) and blocks (1.9) with 11.6 points per contest. He’s recorded at least three blocks in 10 games. Bates notched 15 points, six rebounds and three blocks in his last contest.
How to make Butler vs. Xavier picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 147 combined points. It has also generated an against-the-spread pick that cashes in well over 50% of simulations. You can only get the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Xavier vs. Butler? And which side of the spread cashes in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that has returned more than $1,000 on its college basketball picks this season, and find out.
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