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Game Preview: Wright State Raiders @ Butler Bulldogs
After a dominant showing in the Greenbrier Tip-Off tournament, the Butler Bulldogs return home to face the Wright State Raiders on Friday afternoon at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Butler took down both South Carolina and Virginia, and now looks to keep the momentum rolling against a Raiders squad that has won two straight.
This will be the first meeting between the two former Horizon League rivals since 2012. Butler leads the all-time series 18-12.
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Odds and Key Information
Matchup: Wright State Raiders (4-3) @ Butler Bulldogs (5-1)
Location: Hinkle Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN
Date & Time: Friday, November 28, 2025 – 2:00 PM ET
Watch: ESPN+
Spread: Butler -16.5
Over/Under: 152.5
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Wright State Outlook
The Raiders enter this matchup riding high after a convincing 79-62 road win over Stetson. Wright State shot an impressive 53.8% from three, hitting 14 of 26 from deep — just two shy of their program record. Michael Cooper led the way with 19 points, while Michael Imariagbe chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds.
Offensively, Wright State ranks 39th nationally in field goal percentage (50.2%) and 33rd in three-point shooting (39.0%). They average 81.0 points per game and have multiple players who can step up offensively, including Cooper, who leads the team with 14.7 PPG.
Defense remains an area of concern for head coach Clint Sargent, who has emphasized improved intensity and communication on that end. If the Raiders can create transition opportunities — as they did by turning 13 Stetson turnovers into 25 points — they’ll have a fighting chance in this one.
Butler Outlook
The Bulldogs have started the season strong under head coach Thad Matta, going 5-1 overall and coming off wins over two Power Six programs in Virginia and South Carolina. In the win over Virginia, Finley Bizjack scored 25 points, while Michael Ajayi posted his sixth consecutive double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds.
Ajayi earned Big East Player of the Week honors, and Bizjack made the conference’s weekly honor roll. Bizjack leads the team with 17.2 PPG, followed by Ajayi (15.2 PPG, 12.5 RPG) and Jamie Kaiser Jr. (10.8 PPG).
Butler is among the most efficient offenses in the country, averaging 90.3 points per game on 40.3% shooting from deep. They rank 8th nationally in both free throw attempts (31.3 per game) and rebounding (46.0 per game), which allows them to control pace and dominate the glass.
Key Matchup Table
| Category | Edge |
|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | Butler |
| Three-Point Shooting | Butler |
| Ball Movement | Wright State |
| Rebounding | Butler |
| Pace of Play | Butler |
Betting Trends
- Butler is 6-0 against the spread (ATS) this season
- Butler is 4-0 ATS as a favorite
- Wright State is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games
- The OVER has hit in 5 of Butler’s last 6 games
- Wright State has gone UNDER in 3 of their last 4 games
- Butler has covered 7 of their last 9 non-conference games
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Predictions
Butler’s offensive firepower and defensive rebounding edge should be too much for a Wright State team that’s still trying to find its defensive identity. The Bulldogs’ up-tempo pace (73.3 possessions/game) compared to Wright State’s 58.9 could stretch the margin wide in the second half.
Prediction: Butler 85, Wright State 65
Best Bet (Spread): Butler -16.5
Best Bet (O/U): Under 152.5
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