Butler has been playing well on both sides of the ball so far, beating Marquette the other night, and staying very competitive with UConn and Seton Hall. They have a very good chance in this game to cover the spread, if not win outright, as they are putting up the offense to match Xavier's offense. Xavier is coming into this home game off a road win against Providence and both have been battle tested, playing similar teams so far.

Butler are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games. Butler are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against Xavier. Xavier are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games played on a Tuesday when playing at home. Xavier are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games. Butler are 10-3 ATS in the last three seasons off a home loss against a conference rival. Butler are 7-1 ATS in the last three seasons after a loss by 6 points or less. Xavier are 0-3 ATS this season after covering 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread.

Best bet: take the points with Butler.