The Butler Bulldogs are picked to finish in the mid-tier of the Big East this season, but they'll probably be taking a step back given some of the important players that moved on this past offseason and with the head coaching change. Butler has opened the year 2-0 with their victories coming at home against the likes of Kennesaw State and Princeton. Maryland has also opened the year 2-0 winning against manageable opposition taking down Stony Brook and UMES at home. Maryland blew the doors off of Maryland Eastern Shore in their last outing picking up the win by a final of 96-43. Maryland might be without Melo Trimble, but that doesn't mean the Terps will take a step back this season. Maryland developed a highly impressive freshman class last season that should only continue to get better heading into their second years. Maryland has been spread the ball around and it's been Anthony Cowan who's led the way thus far averaging 15.5 points per game. Maryland has a strong home court advantage which should be a factor today given a program like Butler is coming into town to play. We like the Terps to take care of business here on Wednesday night.