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Butler beat DePaul 87–80 at home on Jan 20, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  DEP | 37 | 43 | 80 |
  BTLR | 33 | 54 | 87 |
DePaul Blue DemonsButler Bulldogs| DEP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Smith | 37 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1-6 | 0-4 |
| CJ Gunn | 32 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 6-15 | 2-10 |
| NJ Benson | 28 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3-8 | 0-1 |
| Théo Pierre-Justin | 24 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 4-8 | 4-7 |
| Kaleb Banks | 12 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-2 |
| Layden Blocker | 33 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 6-14 | 2-5 |
| Brandon Maclin | 25 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 4-7 | 2-4 |
| Khaman Maker | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 80 | 26 | 14 | 26-63 | 10-33 |
| BTLR | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ajayi | 36 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 6-12 | 1-3 |
| Finley Bizjack | 32 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 7-11 | 3-6 |
| Azavier Robinson | 29 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 3-6 | 1-1 |
| Jamie Kaiser Jr. | 29 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-2 |
| Drayton Jones | 18 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Yohan Traore | 22 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Evan Haywood | 19 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 5-8 | 3-5 |
| Yame Butler | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 87 | 25 | 18 | 29-51 | 8-17 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
DEP offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · BTLR defense in 3 (1 by a clear margin)
BTLR offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · DEP defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
DEPBTLRExpected pace: about 69 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
DEPBTLRNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Layden Blocker | 29.5 | 12.3 | 2.7 | 3.9 |
| RJ Smith | 29.3 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| CJ Gunn | 27.2 | 14.3 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| NJ Benson | 24.2 | 9.9 | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Brandon Maclin | 24.0 | 8.5 | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Kruz McClure | 20.3 | 7.9 | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Kaleb Banks | 20.0 | 7.3 | 3.4 | 0.5 |
| Théo Pierre-Justin | 13.6 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ajayi | 33.7 | 16.5 | 11.7 | 2.9 |
| Finley Bizjack | 33.3 | 17.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Jamie Kaiser Jr. | 29.2 | 8.7 | 4.7 | 1.2 |
| Jalen Jackson | 26.3 | 9.7 | 2.7 | 3.3 |
| Drayton Jones | 21.1 | 7.5 | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Evan Haywood | 18.9 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Yohan Traore | 18.1 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| Azavier Robinson | 17.1 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 2.6 |
DEP offenseper gameBTLR defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
DEPForAgainst47% of DEP's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
BTLRForAgainst49% of BTLR's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
DEP 0series10 BTLR| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | BTLR 81 | DEP 71 | BTLR+10 | +10 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | DEP 80 | BTLR 87 | BTLR+7 | +7 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | BTLR 84 | DEP 72 | BTLR+12 | +12 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | DEP 69 | BTLR 86 | BTLR+17 | +17 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2024 | BTLR 82 | DEP 63 | BTLR+19 | +19 |
| Jan 20, 2024 | DEP 60 | BTLR 74 | BTLR+14 | +14 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2023 | BTLR 59 | DEP 58 | BTLR+1 | +1 |
| Jan 4, 2023 | DEP 70 | BTLR 78 | BTLR+8 | +8 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2022 | BTLR 73 | DEP 71 | BTLR+2 | +2 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | DEP 59 | BTLR 63 | BTLR+4 | +4 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
