IU Indianapolis at Butler — Picks & Prediction for Saturday, November 8, 2025
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The IU Indianapolis Jaguars travel to Indianapolis to face the Butler Bulldogs on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Get in on the action with our free NCAAB picks.
IU Indianapolis Jaguars Analysis
The Jaguars enter the matchup with a challenging opener already in the books, showing some offensive burst but defensive vulnerability.
Key Player Stats & Team Metrics
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Kyler D’Augustino is averaging 15.5 points per game.
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Kameron Tinsley is averaging 22.0 points per game, shooting 43.8% from three in early stats.
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Jaguars averaged 33.5 rebounds per game and allowed 34.3 rebounds per game.
Strengths:
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The Jaguars have scorers who can create their own offense and put up points.
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They will likely attempt to push tempo and challenge Butler’s transition defense.
Weaknesses:
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On the glass they were below average last season and may struggle against a stronger rebounding opponent.
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Defensively, they allowed more possessions and may be outmatched in depth, especially on the road.
Butler Bulldogs Analysis
The Bulldogs are coming off a difficult 2024-25 season but hold home-court advantage and more continuity heading into 2025-26.
Key Player Stats & Team Metrics
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In the 2024-25 season, Butler averaged 74.7 points per game and allowed 74.9 points per game.
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Their average rebounds per game last season were 34.9.
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Their offensive rating (ORtg) in 2024-25 was 110.2 and defensive rating (DRtg) was 110.4.
Strengths:
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Butler has the size and structure to control the rebound battle and manage tempo.
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Playing at home gives them an edge, especially with early-season familiarity.
Weaknesses:
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They were average on both offense and defense last season, making large leaps necessary to dominate.
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If IU Indianapolis exploits transition and guard play, Butler could face an up-tempo challenge.
Standout Players & Key Notes
IU Indianapolis:
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Kyler D’Augustino: Will need to sustain his scoring and balance it with defensive effort.
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Kameron Tinsley: Deep-threat shooter who can alter the game if he gets hot.
Butler:
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The Bulldogs need to improve defensively given last season’s points allowed.
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Their rebounding margin will be key—if they secure the boards, they control pace.
Butler vs IU Indianapolis Prediction Reasoning
The matchup favors Butler given the home advantage and historically more balanced team profile. IU Indianapolis brings scoring punch, but may struggle to match Butler’s structure and rebound strength. If Butler controls tempo and defends the glass, they should win comfortably. IU Indianapolis has upset potential if pace turns in their favor and Butler is slow out of the gate.
Final Score Projection: Butler 121, IU Indianapolis 94
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