Nobody gives FDU a prayer, but this Butler squad hasn't exactly been lighting the world on fire, and the Knights are coming in with experienced transfers like Pavle Stosic (Gonzaga/Utah State pedigree) and a veteran-laden roster under a third-year coach who knows his system cold. A 26.5-point spread in a college basketball opener is a mountain to climb for any favorite, and Butler has zero incentive to blow this out when they're just shaking off rust. The Knights have been counted out before — remember 2023 — and they thrive in exactly these disrespect spots.