- Butler is a -1.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- Northwestern / Butler TV channel: PEAC
The Northwestern Wildcats visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Butler Bulldogs on Dec. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Indianapolis, IN.
Butler is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).
The Northwestern vs. Butler Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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Northwestern vs. Butler Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northwestern | +1.5 -115 | O 156.5 -115 | 105 |
| Butler | -1.5 -105 | U 156.5 -105 | -125 |
Northwestern vs Butler Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 53.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northwestern vs Butler Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 33 games (+16.00 Units / 44% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.30 Units / 25% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.55 Units / 1% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.80 Units / 13% ROI)
Butler Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 34 games (+14.65 Units / 37% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.31 Units / 26% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
- Butler have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.65 Units / 4% ROI)
- Butler has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.25 Units / 1% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -30% ROI).
- 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.4 Units / 0.23% ROI
- 8-3 when betting the Over for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI
- 3-8 when betting the Under for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI
Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Butler has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).
- 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.65 Units / 0.9% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (137/451) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler forced 7.7 turnovers per game (271 turnovers/35 games) last season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Butler allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (2,222 points/1,918 shots) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Butler allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (104/344) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (207/684) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (75/260) this season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (75/260) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Northwestern allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (219/628) last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (137/451) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler forced 7.7 turnovers per game (271 turnovers/35 games) last season — tied for lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Butler allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (2,222 points/1,918 shots) last season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Butler allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (104/344) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (207/684) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (75/260) this season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (75/260) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Northwestern allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (219/628) last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
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