Northwestern vs Butler Picks and Prediction – 11/29/2024

The Northwestern Wildcats will be in Arizona Thursday night for a matchup against the Butler Bulldogs. Northwestern is rolling to start the year with five wins through six games played on a four-game win streak following an 18 point victory against Pepperdine last time now appeared the northwestern offense has been the team's biggest strength averaging 74.3 points on 46.4% shooting from the floor. Defensively Northwestern is top tier as well holding opponents to 61.3 points per game and have given up an average of 58.6 points per game over their last three wins. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Nick Martinelli leads Northwestern this season averaging 23 points per game  and boasts a team-high 6.8 rebounds. Brooks Barnhizer has averaged 16.5 points per game this season for Northwestern but has played in just two games. Jalen Leach is the third Northwestern player in double digits averaging 15.8 points, while Ty Berry averages 6.8 points per game. KJ Windham averages 4.2 points and leads the team dishing out 2.8 assists.

The Butler Bulldogs come into Thursday with four wins and one loss on the year riding a three-game win streak following a blowout 39 point victory last time out. The Butler offense has carried the team this season averaging 76.4 points on 46.1% shooting from the floor. Defensively Butler has been top tier allowing 61.4 points per game and gave up just 39 in their most recent victory.

Pierre Brooks II leads Butler this season averaging 16.6 points per game. Jahmyl Telfort averages 15.2 points and Patrick McCaffrey chips in 14.4 points per game. Finley Bizjack averages 8.8 points and adds a team leading 4.5 assists but has played in just four games. Big man Andre Screen averages 6.2 points and adds a team high 6.2 rebounds per game.

Both teams are playing great basketball coming into this matchup but Northwestern will have the edge. Look for the Wildcats to control this game on both sides of the ball as they overwhelm Butler down the stretch. Take Northwestern to continue their winning streak Thursday night in Arizona as they get the win and cover against Butler. Final Score Prediction, Northwestern Wildcats win and cover 76-69.