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Marquette vs. Butler prediction: Butler favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/23/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Marquette vs Butler predictions for college basketball Friday.
Butler will square off with Marquette in men's college basketball action at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Friday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Butler as the most likely winner of the Marquette vs. Butler game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Marquette vs. Butler prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's NCAA basketball game between Marquette and Butler 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Butler a 68% chance of beating Marquette. Our predicted final score has Butler winning 83-78.
According to our model, Marquette (+5.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 161.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Marquette vs. Butler odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marquette | Butler |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-105) | -5.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +215 | -235 |
| Total | o161.5 (-110) | u161.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marquette vs. Butler picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available 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 | Marquette +5.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Marquette | +215 |
| Total | Over 161.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Marquette to win.
Marquette vs. Butler game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball action between Butler and Marquette at Hinkle Fieldhouse is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Marquette vs. Butler
- Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Hinkle Fieldhouse
Conclusion
We predict Butler, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat Marquette on Friday.
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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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