The Boise State Broncos and Butler Bulldogs meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here’s a Butler vs Boise State Prediction. This article will include a Butler vs Boise State Pick.
Boise State Broncos Betting Preview
The Boise State Broncos lost to USC and NC State, and they play Duquesne next. Boise State has won 5 of its last 7 games.
The Boise State Broncos are averaging 78.5 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Andrew Meadow is averaging 13.6 points and 1.3 assists, while Javan Buchanan is averaging 12.4 points and 5.5 rebounds. Drew Fielder is the third double-digit scorer and Dylan Andrews is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Boise State Broncos are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.6 percent from the free throw line. The Boise State Broncos are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.9 rebounds per game.
Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Butler Bulldogs beat Wright State and Eastern Michigan, and they play Providence next. Butler has won 4 straight games.
The Butler Bulldogs are averaging 90 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 71.8 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Finley Bizjack is averaging 19 points and 1.6 rebounds, while Michael Ajayi is averaging 16.3 points and 3.4 assists. Jamie Kaiser Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Jackson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Butler Bulldogs are shooting 41.1 percent from beyond the arc and 66.1 percent from the free throw line. The Butler Bulldogs are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Butler Bulldogs will win
- Butler has won each of its last 27 day games against non-Conference opponents at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
- Butler has won the first half in 21 of its last 24 day games against non-Conference opponents at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Why the Boise State Broncos will win
- Boise State has won five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Boise State has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Butler’s last eight day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.
- Thirteen of Boise State’s last 15 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Butler vs Boise State Prediction
Boise State is winning, but it’s also allowing teams to hang around, which includes nearly outright losing to Wichita State and Montana State as big favorites. Boise State has failed to cover 3 of its last 4 games. Butler is 7-1 SU and ATS on the season and shooting healthy percentages across the board. This is also a revenge spot for Butler after losing to Boise State in the second round of the Crown Tournament back in April. Butler has covered 9 of its last 10 games overall, so the Bulldogs are a moneymaker you should be backing. I’ll lay the points with Butler.