Butler Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our SMU vs Butler NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Indianapolis.

SMU vs Butler Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mustangs versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS2. The game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Butler is favored by -1.5 vs. SMU.

SMU vs. Butler Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: SMU Mustangs at Butler Bulldogs
Where: Indianapolis at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Date: Friday, November 15th
Betting Odds BUTL -1.5, SMU -105 | BUTL -115 O/U 155.5

Mustangs Preview: Will the Mustangs Come Through as Road Underdogs?

SMU improved to 2-0 on the season with an 81-68 win over UNCG on Monday, November 11th. The Mustangs were -14 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.

SMU led 41-35 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spartans 40-33.

Mustangs Offense Breakdown

SMU put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 23 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, and they connected on 21 of 30 free throws, good for 70%.

Boopie Miller and Kenyon Giles each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. B.J. Edwards contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Malik Henry was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots in just 15 minutes of action.

Mustangs Team Defense

SMU's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field, hitting 27 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, with the other team making 21 of 41 two-point shots.

From beyond the arc, SMU held their opponents to 26% shooting, as they connected on just 6 of 23 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the other team went 21 for 30, shooting 70%. SMU also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Bulldogs?

Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Butler improved to 2-0 on the season with an 85-65 win over Western Michigan on Monday. The Bulldogs, who were -17 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 150 just went over the 149-point line.

After leading 39-37 at halftime, Butler clamped down defensively, holding the Broncos to 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46 themselves.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Butler's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 85 points while shooting 56% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66%, thanks in part to hitting 47.6% from three-point range (10/21) and 62.1% on two-point shots (18/29). They also connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19/24 from the line.

Pierre Brooks II led the way with 20 points, knocking down 4 of 5 from beyond the arc and adding 6 assists. Donovan Williams struggled from the field, shooting just 4/15, but contributed 9 rebounds. Butler finished with 21 assists as a team, though they managed just 2 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Butler's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 65 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs couldn't contain their opponent inside, giving up 62% shooting on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Butler's defense allowed 10 threes on 47% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts, a 79% success rate.

Mustangs vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, SMU has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 77 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Butler has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Mustangs have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. SMU posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
Although the Bulldogs have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.