Butler at Xavier

The Butler Bulldogs have become familiar to a lot of basketball fans, as the Brad Steven's led Bulldogs made back-to-back Finals appearances in the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs will begin play in the Atlantic-10 this year, and as long as Coach Stevens is around expect good things from the Bulldogs. Butler should once again be claiming their spot in the big dance as the 22-win team from a year ago returns four starters, and a talented Arkansas transfer Rotnai Clark will join them. Xavier has maintained an even higher standard, but this year could be very challenging for the Musketeers who have lost their top three scorers from a year ago. The Musketeers have been leaking oil vs. A-10 opponents at 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine, and Butler has the experience for the early-season advantage in this one. Play on Butler.