Butler Bulldogs defeat Lafayette Leopards 96-60: Recap & Betting Results

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · NCAAB · Lafayette Leopards 60, Butler Bulldogs 96

The Butler Bulldogs beat the Lafayette Leopards 96-60 on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Butler Bulldogs covered the spread as 19.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 149.5, with 156 points combined.

Lafayette Leopards vs. Butler Bulldogs final score and game recap

The Butler Bulldogs won by 36 points.

Who covered the spread in Lafayette Leopards vs. Butler Bulldogs?

The Butler Bulldogs covered the spread as 19.5-point favorites, winning by 36 points.

The spread opened at Butler Bulldogs -21.5 and closed at Butler Bulldogs -19.5.

Did Lafayette Leopards vs. Butler Bulldogs go over or under the total?

The game went over: 156 points combined against a closing total of 149.5, over by 6.5.

The total opened and closed at 149.5.

Lafayette Leopards vs. Butler Bulldogs odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Lafayette Leopards at +1300 and the Butler Bulldogs at -4000. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Butler Bulldogs a 93% favorite. The Butler Bulldogs won as the favorite at -4000: $2.50 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Lafayette Leopards between the open and the close, and the Butler Bulldogs covered.

This result left the Lafayette Leopards 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

This result left the Butler Bulldogs 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

What's next for Lafayette Leopards and Butler Bulldogs?

Next for the Lafayette Leopards: the King's Monarchs at home on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Next for the Butler Bulldogs: the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.