Where to Watch College Basketball Today: Butler at Xavier

The Big East race intensifies as Butler takes on Xavier in a crucial conference battle. Both teams aim to improve their positioning as the regular season nears its end, making this matchup vital for momentum heading into the conference tournament.

How to Watch Butler vs Xavier

• Matchup: Butler Bulldogs vs. Xavier Musketeers
• Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: Peacock
• Live Stream: Available on Peacock

Fans can catch this high-stakes battle live on Peacock. Looking to solidify its NCAA Tournament resume, Xavier hosts a struggling Butler squad trying to find its footing late in the season.

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Butler vs Xavier: Key Stats & Team Comparison

Butler Bulldogs (11-14, 5-9 Big East)

• Leading Scorer: Jahmyl Telfort (15.9 PPG)
• Top Rebounder: Andre Screen (6.0 RPG)
• Assist Leader: Jahmyl Telfort (3.5 APG)
• Big East Rank: 9th
• Offensive Efficiency: Averages 74.6 PPG, 46.2% FG

Butler has struggled in conference play, dropping to the bottom half of the Big East standings. Jahmyl Telfort leads the team offensively, while Andre Screen provides a presence in the paint. However, Butler’s inconsistency on both ends has made it difficult to close out games against quality opponents. That said, the Bulldogs come in winners of three straight games.

Xavier Musketeers (16-10, 8-7 Big East)

• Leading Scorer: Zach Freemantle (17.0 PPG)
• Top Rebounder: Zach Freemantle (7.2 RPG)
• Assist Leader: Dayvion McKnight (4.4 APG)
• Big East Rank: 5th
• Defensive Strength: Allows 77.3 PPG

Xavier, led by veteran forward Zach Freemantle, boasts a more balanced attack. Dayvion McKnight has emerged as the team’s primary playmaker, while the Musketeers rely on aggressive defense and rebounding to control the tempo. Xavier has won three of its past four games.

Butler vs. Xavier Betting Odds

• Spread: Butler +7.5 (-110) | Xavier -7.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Butler +250 | Xavier -315
• Total Points: Over 153.5 (-105) | Under 153.5 (-115)

Xavier enters as the clear favorite, playing at home in the Cintas Center, where they are 12-2 and boasting a deeper, more experienced roster. Butler’s recent struggles make them an underdog, but if they can execute offensively and limit turnovers, they could keep it competitive.

Butler vs. Xavier Best Bet

Xavier’s defense should pose problems for Butler’s offense, and Freemantle’s scoring ability inside will be tough to stop. However, if Jahmyl Telfort and Pierre Brooks, coming off a 30-point effort in a loss at Georgetown, get hot, Butler has a chance to keep it closer than the spread 7.5-point. That said, the Muskys home court advantage and Butler’s struggles on the road, where they have won just once this season, against hapless Seton Hall, make our lean toward Xavier. We’ll take them on the alternate line of -4.5 at -184 for added security.

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With Xavier looking to solidify its standing in the Big East and Butler hoping for an upset to salvage its season, this game carries significant importance. Catch the action live on Peacock at 8:00 PM ET for what promises to be an intense Big East battle!