Final
November 2, 2026 β’ Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ November 2, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Lafayette Leopards (0-1) meets Butler Bulldogs (1-0) at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
Lafayette Leopards
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Butler Bulldogs
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | H1 | H2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LAF
|
34 | 26 | 60 |
|
BUT
|
54 | 42 | 96 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
27%
Lafayette Leopards
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Butler Bulldogs
Projected Score
LAF 69
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BUT 79
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Butler Bulldogs maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Butler Bulldogs holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Butler Bulldogs shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Lafayette Leopards
STAT
Butler Bulldogs
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Butler Bulldogs plays on familiar turf at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Lafayette Leopards Could Win
Lafayette Leopards generates 69.5 points per game while shooting 42.8%.
Why Butler Bulldogs Could Win
Butler Bulldogs produces 78.0 points per game on 45.2% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Butler Bulldogs's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
6,555
Closing Odds
Line: BTLR -19.5 | O/U: 149.5
Team Leaders
Team Points
Asim Djulovic
19
Team Assists
Eduardo Klafke
8
Team Points
Shareef Jackson
14
Team Assists
Shareef Jackson
3
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Lafayette Leopards (48.1%)
Butler Bulldogs (51.9%)
Total Submissions: 55 circles
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