I really don't have much faith in DePaul, but Butler has ruled out Bo Hodges (8.4 ppg, 6.4 rpg) and Bryce Nze (8.3 ppg, 6.1 rpg). Both were hurt in Saturday's upset of Marquette. Blue Demons leading scorer Javon Freeman-Liberty (21.1 ppg) hasn't played since Jan. 13 but is warming up and looks as if he will go.

Without starters Javan Johnson and Javon Freeman-Liberty, DePaul somehow has managed to win two of its last three games. The loss was to a 21-2 Providence team in a game that went into overtime. The good news for the Blue Demons is that they may have their leading scorer in Freeman-Liberty back from a groin injury. Even if he is not cleared, take DePaul as Butler has lost five straight road games.