Butler Bulldogs vs DePaul Blue Demons Matchup

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

DePaul vs Butler Prediction

The Blue Demons and Bulldogs are set to face off at 4:00 ET on CBSS. The Bulldogs will host the game at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. This Big East conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Butler is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. DePaul.

DePaul vs. Butler Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: DePaul Blue Demons at Butler Bulldogs
Where: Indianapolis at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Betting Odds BUTL -6.5, DEPAUL +215 | BUTL -275 O/U 144.5

Blue Demons Preview: Can DePaul Pull Off a Road Win?

DePaul Blue Demons Recent Game/Games

DePaul fell to 10-10 on the season after a 73-49 loss to Creighton on Tuesday. The Blue Demons, who were +7 underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The combined score of 122 points was well below the O/U line of 143.5.

DePaul trailed 31-19 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, allowing 42 points in the second half while scoring 30. The loss highlights ongoing struggles for the Blue Demons this season.

Blue Demons Offense Breakdown

DePaul struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points while shooting 30.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.7%, and they hit only 3 of 23 attempts from beyond the arc, finishing at 13% from three-point range.

Layden Blocker and Jamiya Neal each shot 5 of 10 from the field, with Neal hitting 2 of 5 from three. Ryan Kalkbrenner added 13 points, shooting 60% overall, while CJ Gunn contributed 11 points, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.

Blue Demons Team Defense

DePaul's defense held strong, giving up 73 points while limiting their opponent to just 30% shooting from the field. The Blue Demons were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they allowed only 3 made threes on 23 attempts, a 13% shooting performance.

Inside the arc, DePaul's defense gave up 16 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 8 free throws, shooting 61%.

Bulldogs Preview: Will the Butler Defense Show Up at Home?

Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

The Bulldogs fell to 8-11 on the season after a narrow 80-78 loss to the Huskies on Tuesday. Despite being +13.5 point underdogs, Butler kept the game much closer than expected.

Butler trailed 39-31 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring UConn 37-29. The game’s total points of 158 went over the 143.5-point line.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Butler put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field. They hit just 5 of 19 from three-point range, connecting at 26.3%, while their two-point shooting was a solid 55% (22/40). At the free-throw line, they made 19 of 28 attempts, good for 67.9%.

Jahmyl Telfort led the way with 25 points, though he missed all 7 of his three-point attempts. Solo Ball added 23 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep. Alex Karaban contributed 19 points and 6 assists, while Andre Screen was efficient inside, shooting 83.3% from the field and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Butler's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team making 25 of 47 shots.

From beyond the arc, Butler's defense gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 64%. Butler allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Blue Demons vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although DePaul has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 64 points per game in these games.
Across their last three home contests, Butler has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 68 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Blue Demons have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-3 against the spread.