Half-time report
After a tough road loss their last time out, Butler looked much better today on their home court. They took an early 40-33 lead against DePaul.
If Butler continues to play like this, they will increase their record to 9-11 in no time. On the other hand, DePaul will be due with a 10-11 record unless they turn things around (and quickly).
Who’s playing
DePaul Blue Demons @ Butler Bulldogs
Current records: DePaul 10-10, Butler 8-11
How to watch
- When: Saturday January 25, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET
- Or: Hinkle Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App Year And Fire TV
- Live stream: Cbssports.com Or fubotv (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $14.00
What to know
DePaul is 1-9 against Butler since January 2020, but they will have a chance to close the gap a bit on Saturday. The two will face off in a Big East battle at 4:00 p.m. ET at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Blue Demons are strutting around with offensive muscle as they are averaging 75.6 points per game this season.
Last Tuesday, DePaul suffered a grim 73-49 loss to Creighton. The game marked the Blue Demons’ lowest-of-the-low contest so far this season.
DePaul’s loss came despite quality play from Layden Blocker, who had 15 points plus three steals. The blocker continues to roll, beating his previous point total in each of the last three games he has played.
Meanwhile, Butler fought the good fight in its overtime game against UConn on Tuesday, but ended up with a less than desirable result. They fell short of the Huskies by a score of 80-78. For those keeping track at home, this is the closest loss the Bulldogs have suffered since November 8, 2024.
Despite their loss, Butler saw several players rise to the challenge and make remarkable plays. Jahmyl Telfort, who had 25 points to go along with two steals, was perhaps the best of them all. The team also got an assist from Andre Screen, who nearly dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds.
Butler struggled to work together and finished the game with just eight assists. This is the least help they have released since February 2024.
DePaul’s loss dropped its record to 10-10. As for Butler, they haven’t been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 11 games, putting a notable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
DePaul hopes to beat the odds on Saturday, as experts believe they are headed for a loss. This contest will be their eighth in a row as underdogs (so far in this stretch, they are 2-5 against the spread).
DePaul could hurt again after the devastating 82-63 loss they got from Butler in their previous game in March 2024. Can DePaul avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll know soon enough.
Odds
Butler is a solid 5.5-point favorite against DePaul, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The odds had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bulldogs as a 6.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 145 points.
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History of the series
Butler has won 9 of its last 10 games against DePaul.
- March 02, 2024 – Butler 82 vs. DePaul 63
- January 20, 2024 – Butler 74 vs. DePaul 60
- February 22, 2023 – Butler 59 vs. DePaul 58
- January 4, 2023 – Butler 78 vs. DePaul 70
- February 15, 2022 – Butler 73 vs. DePaul 71
- December 29, 2021 – Butler 63 vs. DePaul 59
- February 6, 2021 – Butler 68 vs. DePaul 58
- January 19, 2021 – Butler 67 vs. DePaul 53
- February 29, 2020 – Butler 60 vs. DePaul 42
- January 18, 2020 – DePaul 79 vs. Butler 66
