Boise State vs Butler Prediction 4/2/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Boise State vs Butler prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, April 2nd at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 2nd Round of the College Basketball Crown. 

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

The Boise State Broncos are 25-10 (14-6) this year after they defeated George Washington by a score of 89-59 in their last game. Boise State led 32-26 at halftime and they scored 57 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Broncos shot 50% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 88.9% on free throws in the game. Tyson Degenhart led Boise State with 19 points and four rebounds, while Andrew Meadow added 15 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Broncos lost to Colorado State by a score of 69-56, but did beat New Mexico by a score of 72-69 before that. Boise State has won three of their last four games and they finished tied for fourth in the Mountain West standings with a 14-6 record. Boise State has scored 75.3 points per game and they have allowed 65.9 points against per game, while also averaging 36.5 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this season. Tyson Degenhart is averaging 18.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Andrew Meadow is averaging 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 0.8 steals per game this year. Boise State is shooting 45.9% from the field, 77.7% on free throws, and 31% on three pointers this season. 

Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Butler Bulldogs are 15-19 (6-14) this season after they defeated Utah by a score of 86-84 in their last game. Butler trailed 46-42 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half and got a bucket with just a few seconds left for the win. The Bulldogs shot 47.6% from the field, 40.6% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Pierre Brooks II led Butler with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Finley Bizjack added 16 points and three assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bulldogs lost to St. John’s by a score of 78-57, but did beat Providence by a score of 75-69 before that. Butler has lost five of their last seven games and they finished tied for eighth in the Big East standings with a 6-14 record. Butler has scored 74.2 points per game and they have allowed 74.1 points against per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Jahmyl Telfort is averaging 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Pierre Brooks II is averaging 15.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game this year. Butler is shooting 45.6% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this season. 

Why Boise State will beat Butler

• Boise State has won 12 of its last 15 games.
• Butler has lost three of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.
• Butler has lost the first half in each of its last four games against non-Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Boise State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.5).
• Boise State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (56.0%).
• Butler ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (1.81).
• Butler ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (7.5).

Boise State vs Butler Prediction 

Boise State comes into this matchup after dismantling George Washington in the second half, and they are still trying to prove a point after they felt they were snubbed from the NCAA Tournament. The Broncos had a great season in the Mountain West and their defense is very good. Butler was fortunate to get by Utah in their first game of the tournament, but I think their lack of defense is going to be the difference. The Bulldogs are allowing 74.1 points against per game this year and they have allowed 78+ in four of their last five. Take Boise State to cover here.