Butler Bulldogs vs Xavier Musketeers predictions, Feb 21, 2026

Feb 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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The February 21, 2026, matchup between the Butler Bulldogs and the Xavier Musketeers promises to be an intriguing clash in NCAA College Basketball. Butler, playing at home, will seek to leverage their familiar environment to overcome a tough recent stretch, where they have secured only 1 victory in their last 5 matches. Their recent form indicates challenges on both ends of the court, suggesting a need for improved offensive efficiency and defensive cohesion.

On the other hand, the Xavier Musketeers have shown slightly better form, winning 2 of their last 5 contests. They display a robust offensive strategy, characterized by quick ball movement and sharp perimeter shooting, which could pose significant challenges for Butler’s defense. With bookmaker odds favoring Butler at 1.6 compared to Xavier’s 2.28, confidence in a home victory is evident.

Our predictive model assigns a 65.8% probability for a Butler win, while the Musketeers have a 34.2% chance of securing an away victory. While Butler’s home advantage plays a key role, Xavier’s recent improvements could lead to a competitive encounter. Ultimately, while Butler looks to capitalize on home court advantage, the outcome remains uncertain in what promises to be a compelling showdown.

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Butler
58.8%		 Xavier
41.2%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.6 2.25
MarathonBet 1.59 2.24
WilliamHill 1.6 2.35
Pinnacle 1.56 2.22

Latest Results

18.02.26 Georgetown Hoyas basketball – Butler Bulldogs basketball – 89:93
15.02.26 Butler Bulldogs basketball – Seton Hall Pirates basketball – 56:63
11.02.26 Butler Bulldogs basketball – Connecticut Huskies basketball – 70:80
07.02.26 Marquette Golden Eagles basketball – Butler Bulldogs basketball – 70:55
04.02.26 Providence Friars basketball – Butler Bulldogs basketball – 97:87 OT		 17.02.26 Xavier Musketeers basketball – Villanova Wildcats basketball – 89:92 OT
14.02.26 Xavier Musketeers basketball – Marquette Golden Eagles basketball – 96:88
09.02.26 St. Johns Red Storm basketball – Xavier Musketeers basketball – 87:82 OT
03.02.26 Connecticut Huskies basketball – Xavier Musketeers basketball – 92:60
31.01.26 Xavier Musketeers basketball – DePaul Blue Demons basketball – 68:66

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Butler won 1.
  • Recent form of Butler has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Xavier has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Butler may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Butler is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Butler won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 1419:1517. (average 71:75.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Butler won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 648:680. (average 72:75.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.01.26 Xavier Musketeers basketball – Butler Bulldogs basketball – 89:75
    05.03.25 Butler Bulldogs basketball – Xavier Musketeers basketball – 78:91
    18.02.25 Xavier Musketeers basketball – Butler Bulldogs basketball – 76:63
    13.03.24 Butler Bulldogs basketball – Xavier Musketeers basketball – 72:76
    06.03.24 Butler Bulldogs basketball – Xavier Musketeers basketball – 72:66

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 5.2 (10.36%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.25 (10.26%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.9 (6.82%)

    4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (6.34%)

    5. Iowa State: 14.6 (3.69%)

    6. Florida Gators: 14.8 (3.64%)

    7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14.8 (3.64%)

    8. Connecticut Huskies: 15.2 (3.55%)

    9. Purdue Boilermakers: 17.6 (3.06%)

    10. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (2.57%)

    11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 34.4 (1.57%)

    12. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 35.4 (1.52%)

    13. Arkansas Razorbacks: 43 (1.25%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 50 (1.08%)

    15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 50.2 (1.07%)

    16. Michigan State: 50.25 (1.07%)

    17. Louisville: 53.4 (1.01%)

    18. St. Johns Red Storm: 53.4 (1.01%)

    19. Texas Tech: 61 (0.88%)

    20. Tennessee Volunteers: 65.4 (0.82%)

    21. Alabama Crimson Tide: 65.4 (0.82%)

    22. Virginia Cavaliers: 68.2 (0.79%)

    23. North Carolina: 68.2 (0.79%)

    24. Brigham Young: 89.2 (0.6%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 96.2 (0.56%)

    26. VCU Rams: 100 (0.54%)

    27. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.54%)

    28. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.54%)

    29. Boise State: 100 (0.54%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.54%)

    31. LSU: 100 (0.54%)

    32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.54%)

    33. Colorado State: 100 (0.54%)

    34. High Point: 100 (0.54%)

    35. Wake Forest: 100 (0.54%)

    36. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.54%)

    37. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.54%)

    38. Kansas State: 100 (0.54%)

    39. Washington Huskies: 100 (0.54%)

    40. Colorado: 100 (0.54%)

    41. Northwestern Wildcats: 100 (0.54%)

    42. Notre Dame: 100 (0.54%)

    43. Butler Bulldogs: 100 (0.54%)

    44. UC San Diego: 100 (0.54%)

    45. George Mason: 100 (0.54%)

    46. Xavier Musketeers: 100 (0.54%)

    47. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.54%)

    48. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.54%)

    49. McNeese State: 100 (0.54%)

    50. Utah State: 100 (0.54%)

    51. Cincinnati Bearcats: 100 (0.54%)

    52. Providence Friars: 100 (0.54%)

    53. Arizona State: 100 (0.54%)

    54. Penn State: 100 (0.54%)

    55. Yale: 100 (0.54%)

    56. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.54%)

    57. Georgetown: 100 (0.54%)

    58. Akron Zips: 100 (0.54%)

    59. Saint Marys: 100 (0.54%)

    60. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.54%)

    61. Florida State: 100 (0.54%)

    62. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.54%)

    63. Wisconsin Badgers: 100.2 (0.54%)

    64. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100.2 (0.54%)

    65. St. Louis Billikens: 100.2 (0.54%)

    66. Clemson: 105.2 (0.51%)

    67. Auburn Tigers: 110.2 (0.49%)

    68. NC State: 110.2 (0.49%)

    69. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.45%)

    70. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.45%)

    71. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.41%)

    72. Indiana Hoosiers: 130.2 (0.41%)

    73. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.41%)

    74. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.41%)

    75. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.41%)

    76. UCLA: 130.2 (0.41%)

    77. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.36%)

    78. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.36%)

    79. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.36%)

    80. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.3%)

    81. Baylor Bears: 180.2 (0.3%)

    82. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.3%)

    83. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.3%)

    84. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.3%)

    85. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.3%)

    86. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.23%)

    87. California Golden Bears: 280.2 (0.19%)

    88. Ole Miss Rebels: 280.2 (0.19%)

    89. TCU: 280.2 (0.19%)

    90. West Virginia: 280.2 (0.19%)

    91. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.19%)

    92. Creighton: 280.2 (0.19%)

    93. Oklahoma Sooners: 280.2 (0.19%)

    94. Stanford Cardinal: 280.2 (0.19%)

    95. Santa Clara: 751 (0.07%)

    96. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.07%)

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