Northwestern vs Butler Prediction 11-28-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northwestern vs Butler prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 28th at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Butler Bulldogs are 4-1 this year after they defeated Merrimack by a score of 78-39 in their last game. Butler led 37-31 at halftime and won the second half by a total of 41-8 for the blowout win. The Bulldogs shot 47.1% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Pierre Brooks II led Butler with 23 points and 12 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bulldogs defeated SMU by a total of 81-70 and Western Michigan by a score of 85-65. Butler has scored 76.4 points per game and they have allowed 61.4 points per game, while also averaging 39 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game this season. Pierre Brooks II is averaging 16.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Butler is shooting 46.1% from the field, 77.8% on free throws, and 41.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats are 5-1 this season after they defeated Pepperdine by a score of 68-50 in their last game. Northwestern led 31-19 at halftime and they were able to pull away slightly in the second half in the win. The Wildcats shot 42.1% from the field, 18.2% on three-pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Jalen Leach led Northwestern with 21 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats won three games in a row against Montana State, Eastern Illinois, and UIC. Northwestern has scored 74.3 points per game and they have allowed 61.3 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 15 assists per game this season. Nick Martinelli is averaging 23.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Northwestern is shooting 46.4% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 31.7% on three-pointers this year. Northwestern will meet Iowa and Illinois after this game. 

Why Butler will beat Northwestern

• Butler has won five of its last six day games against non-conference opponents.
• Butler has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Northwestern vs Butler Prediction 

Northwestern comes into this matchup on a four-game winning streak and they have allowed 58 points or fewer in two of their last three games. Butler has won three games in a row and just held Merrimack to single digits in the second half in their last win. Both teams are very similar offensively and both teams are great on defense, so we should be in for an exciting game here. Butler did pick up a win over SMU two games ago and I trust their offense just a bit more than I trust Northwestern’s, so take the Bulldogs here.