Butler Bulldogs vs DePaul Blue Demons Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 7 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/07/2026, 01:25 AM ET

The Butler Bulldogs and DePaul Blue Demons meet on Saturday March 7, 2026 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Tipoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM and the game will be televised on FS1. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for this matchup. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert predictions on today’s games.

Butler Trying to Regain Offensive Rhythm

The Butler Bulldogs enter this matchup with a 15-15 overall record and a 6-13 mark in Big East play. Butler has had an up-and-down stretch to close the regular season. The Bulldogs recently lost to Creighton 76-59 and Villanova 82-73 while also recently winning over Xavier 80-75 and Georgetown 93-89 before recently losing to Seton Hall 63-56.

Offensively Butler has been productive this season, averaging 79.3 points per game while shooting 45% from the field. The Bulldogs also average 37.6 rebounds per game and 15.4 assists per contest, showing good ball movement and the ability to generate scoring opportunities in the half court.

Defensively Butler has had some struggles, allowing 77.3 points per game. However, the Bulldogs remain active defensively with 6.5 steals per game and solid rebounding numbers, which can help them control second-chance opportunities.

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DePaul Hoping to Build Momentum at Home

The DePaul Blue Demons come into this matchup with a 16-14 overall record and an 8-11 conference record in Big East play. DePaul has shown flashes of strong play recently, recently winning over Marquette 62-51, Creighton 72-71, and Seton Hall 69-57 while recently losing to Villanova 76-57 and Providence 71-68.

The Blue Demons average 70.7 points per game while allowing 69.4 points per contest this season. DePaul shoots 44% from the field and averages 15.0 assists per game, demonstrating solid offensive ball movement throughout the year.

Defensively DePaul has been fairly consistent, generating 6.9 steals per game and 3.3 blocks per contest. Their ability to pressure the perimeter and disrupt passing lanes has helped keep opponents’ scoring totals manageable.

Butler Bulldogs vs DePaul Blue Demons Pick

Butler Bulldogs Moneyline

Butler’s offensive production gives them a slight edge in this matchup. The Bulldogs average nearly nine points more per game than DePaul and have shown the ability to score efficiently when their offense gets rolling. If Butler can maintain its pace and limit turnovers against DePaul’s defensive pressure, the Bulldogs should have enough scoring firepower to secure the win.

Butler Bulldogs vs DePaul Blue Demons Total Pick

Over #

I lean toward the over in this matchup because Butler tends to play at a faster tempo and their defense has allowed opponents to score consistently. DePaul’s offense has also shown the ability to produce points when the pace increases. With both teams capable of contributing offensively, I expect a competitive game that pushes the total higher.

Final Score Prediction: Butler 78, DePaul 73

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