Butler vs. Northwestern Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 20

Updated Dec. 20, 2025 3:27 p.m. ET

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The Butler Bulldogs (8-3) hit the court against the Northwestern Wildcats (7-4) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET on Peacock.

The Bulldogs head into their game as a 3.5-point favorite against the Wildcats. The game's over/under is set at 154.5.

Keep scrolling to get the details ahead of betting on the Butler-Northwestern matchup.

Butler vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Bulldogs vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Bulldogs	-3.5	-120	-105	154.5	-115	-105	-185	+153

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Butler vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Northwestern (+3.5)
Pick OU: Over (154.5)
Prediction: Butler 80, Northwestern 79

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Butler vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Bulldogs 79, Wildcats 76.
The Bulldogs have a 64.9% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats hold a 39.5% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Butler has won seven games against the spread this season, while failing to cover four times.
Northwestern has won three games against the spread this season, while failing to cover eight times.
Butler has covered the spread five times this season (5-3 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
Northwestern has not covered the spread this year (0-2 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

The Bulldogs games have had more than 154.5 points scored on five occasions this year.
Wildcats games have finished with over 154.5 points scored eight times this season.
The total for this matchup is 154.5 points, 15.5 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Butler is 7-1 in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 87.5%).
Northwestern has lost both games it has played as underdogs this season.
When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -185 or shorter, Butler has a record of 6-1 (85.7% win percentage).
Northwestern has played as an underdog of +153 or more once this season and lost that game.

Butler vs. Northwestern: Recent Results

Bulldogs vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
11/28/2024	Wildcats	-2.5	135.5	-145	+122	71-69 BUTL

Butler vs. Northwestern: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Butler	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	87.4 (42)	82.6 (91)
Points Allowed (Rank)	76.3 (252)	71.0 (124)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.5 (16)	8.1 (303)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.3 (158)	6.5 (289)
Assists (Rank)	16.9 (63)	18.5 (30)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.3 (152)	9.2 (17)

Butler 2025-26 Key Players

Bulldogs Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Finley Bizjack	11	17.7	1.7	2.4	1.0	0.2	2.6
Michael Ajayi	11	16.5	11.5	3.0	1.0	1.0	0.6
Jamie Kaiser Jr.	11	9.9	5.5	1.2	1.2	0.2	1.2
Jalen Jackson	6	9.5	3.5	3.8	1.3	0.2	0.3
Evan Haywood	11	8.0	1.5	1.0	0.5	0.1	2.1

Northwestern 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	11	21.9	6.6	1.6	0.6	0.5	1.3
Arrinten Page	11	15.4	7.1	2.7	1.1	1.1	0.5
Jayden Reid	11	11.6	1.6	5.5	0.7	0.2	0.7
Tre Singleton	11	7.3	4.8	1.4	0.6	0.5	0.5
Angelo Ciaravino	10	7.1	3.8	2.0	0.3	0.7	0.2