Butler vs. Xavier College Basketball Pick Prediction 3/9/2022 by Tony T.
Butler vs. Xavier—Bulldogs 6-14 in the Big East. Team last in offensive efficiency in conference shooting 29.2% from three, 49.5% around the bucket and 69.2% at the line. Tenth in defensive efficiency in the conference by allowing 51.3% around the bucket. Xavier won both meetings by 15 at home and 2 on the road. Musketeers 8-11 in the Big East. Team has struggles in conference offensively on the glass and three point line where they make 31.2%. they do secure the basketball in conference and hit 50.1% around the bucket. On defense good rebounding team but tenth in effective field goal defense allowing 34.4% from three and 51.6% around the hole. Bulldogs have been competitive covering six of eight. Musketeers broke a five game losing streak by beating Georgetown. Play Butler +5.5.