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Marquette @ Butler

Current Records: Marquette 16-8; Butler 11-13

What to Know

The Butler Bulldogs haven't won a game against the #18 Marquette Golden Eagles since Jan. 24 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Butler and the Golden Eagles will face off in a Big East battle at 4:30 p.m. ET at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

It was close but no cigar for the Bulldogs as they fell 54-52 to the Creighton Bluejays on Tuesday. Guard Jayden Taylor (13 points) was the top scorer for Butler.

Meanwhile, Marquette came up short against the Connecticut Huskies on Tuesday, falling 80-72. Despite the loss, Marquette got a solid performance out of forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who had 18 points in addition to five rebounds.

Butler is expected to lose this next one by 3.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the squad is 4-8 ATS when expected to lose.

Both of these teams will be looking to put their recent losses behind them and walk away with a victory. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Hinkle Fieldhouse -- Indianapolis, Indiana
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $24.90

Odds

The Golden Eagles are a 3.5-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Butler and Marquette both have six wins in their last 12 games.

  • Feb 17, 2021 - Marquette 73 vs. Butler 57
  • Feb 02, 2021 - Marquette 70 vs. Butler 67
  • Feb 09, 2020 - Marquette 76 vs. Butler 57
  • Jan 24, 2020 - Butler 89 vs. Marquette 85
  • Feb 20, 2019 - Marquette 79 vs. Butler 69
  • Jan 30, 2019 - Marquette 76 vs. Butler 58
  • Jan 31, 2018 - Butler 92 vs. Marquette 72
  • Jan 12, 2018 - Butler 94 vs. Marquette 83
  • Feb 07, 2017 - Butler 68 vs. Marquette 65
  • Jan 16, 2017 - Butler 88 vs. Marquette 80
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Butler 95 vs. Marquette 74
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Marquette 75 vs. Butler 69

Injury Report for Butler

  • Christian David: Game-Time Decision (Knee)

Injury Report for Marquette

  • Keeyan Itejere: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)