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Butler vs. Xavier prediction: Butler favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/14/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Butler vs Xavier predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Xavier will take on Butler, in what is expected to be a close men's college basketball game, at Cintas Center on Wednesday, starting at 6:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives Butler a slight edge with a 54% win probability over Xavier.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's Butler vs. Xavier matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Butler vs. Xavier prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Butler and Xavier 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Butler a 54% chance of beating Xavier. Our predicted final score has Butler winning 79-78.
According to our model, Xavier (+1.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 161.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Butler vs. Xavier odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Butler | Xavier |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-110) | +1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +106 |
| Total | o161.5 (-105) | u161.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Butler vs. Xavier picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Xavier +1.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Butler | -120 |
| Total | Under 161.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 161.5 total points.
Butler vs. Xavier game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball game between Xavier and Butler at Cintas Center is scheduled to commence at 6:30 PM ET.
- Who: Butler vs. Xavier
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: Cintas Center
Conclusion
We predict Butler, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat Xavier on Wednesday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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