- Matchup: Butler Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Venue: Moody Coliseum, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: The CW Network
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The Butler Bulldogs (3-0) are set to visit Moody Coliseum for a matchup against the SMU Mustangs (3-0) this Saturday.
In their previous outing, the Butler Bulldogs faced Chicago State, securing a decisive victory with a 98-66 scoreline. The Bulldogs committed 16 fouls, while Chicago State was called for 27. From beyond the arc, Butler made 4 out of 10 attempts. Chicago State managed to convert 61.5% of their free throw attempts, netting 8 of 13. On the boards, Chicago State recorded 20 rebounds (3 offensive, 17 defensive) but did not block any shots. They also delivered 11 assists and secured 8 steals during the game. Defensively, Butler allowed Chicago State to shoot 48.2% from the field on 27 out of 56 attempts, while handing out 24 assists and forcing 15 turnovers, resulting in 9 steals. The Bulldogs grabbed a total of 32 rebounds, 11 of which were offensive, and converted 21 of their 30 free throw attempts, translating to a free throw percentage of 70.0%. Overall, Butler achieved a field goal percentage of 52.6% (30 out of 57) and connected on 17 of their 36 three-point attempts.
One standout player was Finley Bizjack, who scored 22 points, shooting 7 of 11 from the field. He logged 29 minutes of play, contributing 2 rebounds and 6 assists.
Butler enters this game boasting a perfect record of 3-0. The Bulldogs are averaging an impressive 99.3 points per game, ranking 19th in the nation, while shooting 50.0% from the field. They also boast a three-point shooting percentage of 38.5% (30 of 78) and a free throw percentage of 68.6%. As a team, Butler secures 50.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 60 assists this season, placing them 35th in Division I basketball. However, they commit 14.7 turnovers and average 16.7 personal fouls each game.
On defense, Butler is forcing an average of 15.0 turnovers per game while committing 27.3 personal fouls. The Bulldogs’ opponents are hitting 28.3% from beyond the arc, and they rank 131st in points allowed per game at 68.0. Butler permits a field goal percentage of 38.8% (78 of 201) and concedes an average of 30.3 rebounds each game, placing them 174th in the nation for assists allowed, with 37 thus far.
In their last game, the SMU Mustangs secured a 102-91 victory over Murray State. When it comes to rebounding, SMU allowed Murray State to gather 29 rebounds (7 offensive). SMU shot 34.6% from distance (9 of 26) and converted 75.0% of their free throw attempts (18 of 24). They allowed Murray State to succeed with 32 out of 62 field goal attempts, ending the game at 51.6%. SMU finished with 35 out of 74 shooting from the floor, resulting in a 47.3% shooting percentage, including 43.8% from three-point range (7 of 16). They also achieved an impressive 83.3% from the free throw line, sinking 25 of 30 attempts. In the match, Murray State committed 25 fouls, leading the Mustangs to the free throw line for 30 attempts, while SMU recorded 10 steals and turned the ball over 11 times. They collected a total of 39 rebounds, with 23 being defensive and 16 offensive.
Kevin Miller was pivotal for the Mustangs, scoring 28 points on 9 of 13 shooting (69.2% efficiency), adding 5 rebounds and 6 assists over 36 minutes of play.
SMU holds a perfect record of 3-0 this season. On offense, the Mustangs are shooting 45.9% from the field, ranking them 186th nationally. They have tallied a total of 267 points this season, averaging 89.0 points per game, and grabbing 40.7 rebounds per contest. Their assists average stands at 15.0 (192nd in college), and they turn the ball over 10.3 times each game. The Mustangs commit 19.0 personal fouls on average and achieve an impressive free throw percentage of 81.0%.
Defensively, SMU allows 32.9% shooting from three-point range (24 of 73) and has observers making 76.6% from the charity stripe. They concede an average of 14.3 assists and 35.3 rebounds per game, ranking them 243rd and 191st in those categories respectively. The Mustangs are 223rd in the nation for points allowed per game, yielding 75.0. They force an average of 13.7 turnovers and have permitted opponents to shoot 39.7% from the field (123rd nationally).
Which team will prevail tonight in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on SMU
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