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December 23, 2026 β’ Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ December 23, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Marquette Golden Eagles (0-0) meets Butler Bulldogs (0-0) at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
Marquette Golden Eagles
Visiting Side
Record
0-0
Butler Bulldogs
Home Side
Record
0-0
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
Marquette Golden Eagles
VS
68%
Butler Bulldogs
Projected Score
MAR 75
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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.
Marquette Golden Eagles
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 Marquette Golden Eagles Could Win
Marquette Golden Eagles generates 75.9 points per game while shooting 43.8%.
Why Butler Bulldogs Could Win
Butler Bulldogs produces 77.2 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
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
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Live Poll
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Marquette Golden Eagles (50.0%)
Butler Bulldogs (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 72 circles
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