The Butler Bulldogs take on the Xavier Musketeers in the first Big East Conference tournament game of the season. Butler finished the season at 13-18 while Xavier posted an 18-12 overall record. Xavier took the first meeting between the two 68-66. Butler has lost five straight games. Xavier is playing well on both ends of the floor while Butler has struggled on the offensive end down the stretch. Xavier will speed up the pace of the game and catch the Butler defense can get set. Xavier will be able to get points easier than Butler which will lead to a win and cover.

Play on Xavier. This is an 8* play.