Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Musketeers vs Bulldogs CBB Odds
Looking for Xavier Musketeers vs. Butler Bulldogs NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Musketeers taking on the Bulldogs Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA hoops predictions like this Musketeers Bulldogs matchup.
16-13 (8-8 C) Xavier Musketeers vs. Butler Bulldogs (15-14) (6-10 C)
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
CBB Moneyline Odds: OFF
CBB Betting Odds: Butler -5.5
CBB Betting Total: 139.5
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Red-hot Xavier seeks a season-sweep tonight when facing the homestanding Butler Bulldogs.
Xavier edged Butler 70-69 when these teams met Jan. 22.
Overall, the Bulldogs have won five-straight, including their last three road starts.
Conversely, Butler has lost four-of-five and is 3-3 in its last six home games.
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Paul Scruggs’ 23 points led Xavier’s rally from ten down vs. Butler as four minutes remainined.
To set up that comeback, the Musketeers outrebounded the Bulldogs 40-29. Scruggs also contributed a team-best 8 rebounds.
As time grew short Jan. 22, Butler collapsed, allowing a desicive 16-4 Xavier spurt.
Bulldog Kamar Baldwin added 18 in Butler’s last-second letdown.
Xavier Musketeers
With conference tournament play looming, the Musketeers are in peak form.
Having downed five consecutive quality foes, topped by twenty-win Big Ten standouts Villanova and St. John’s, Xavier is that one team others hope to avoid in the postseason.
Naji Marshall’s 31 points extended the Sophomore’s string of excellent performances as Xavier stormed off St. John’s floor last Thurs. an 84-73 winner.
Teammates Quentin Goodin (13), Tyrique Jones (11), and Zach Hankins (11) buoyed Marshall’s career-night vs. the Red Storm.
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Marshall (15 ppg) is Xavier’s leading scorer.
The Musketeer’s average 72.2 ppg while allowing 71 ppg.
Butler Bulldogs
While Xavier’s stock rises, the Bulldogs are a struggling commodity coming into tonight’s contest.
Having lost four-of-five, most recently Butler fell to Villanova 75-54. In that contest, the Bulldogs struggled from deep (5-of-26) and shot just 37% overall.
Kamar Baldwin (17.4) was silenced by Villanova’s gang defense as Butler’s leading scorer was held to 4-of-12 FGM.
Though, the largest discrepancy between Butler and Villanova came at the foul line. Butler attempted five free throws total —meanwhile, Villanova made 14 free attempts.
This season, the Bulldogs average 72.4 ppg and allow 69.9 ppg.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Bulldogs 1-4 SU in their last five games.
- Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last five games.
- Bulldogs are 11-4 SU at home this season.
- Xavier is 4-6 SU on the road this season.
Free Xavier Musketeers vs. Butler Bulldogs NCAA Prediction:
Butler has a good home record and almost defeated Xavier at Xavier. However, as stated throughout this preview, the Musketeers are rolling as the Bulldogs flail.
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Xavier Musketeers
Trends will continue as Xavier extends its winning streak vs. Butler.
NCAAB Free Score Prediction: Xavier Musketeers -77 Butler Bulldogs – 73.
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