Butler at Marquette

Coach Thad Matta is doing a great job with Butler, which lost all its starters from last season. The Bulldogs are 10-5 and recently enjoyed a seven-game win streak. Butler then lost in overtime at Providence before falling short against St. John's and defending national champion Connecticut after leading 42-35 at halftime. Marquette has split its past four games, including a 78-75 loss as a five-point favorite at Seton Hall on Saturday. The Golden Eagles had some lapses defensively as the Pirates shot 53 percent. Butler allows 72.9 points per game and Marquette scores 77.8. The Bulldogs have covered the spread three of the past four meetings and their five incoming transfers this year all scored in double figuers with their respective teams last season. Grab the big points with Butler.