Providence Friars (15-8) vs. Butler Bulldogs (15-8)
February 10, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Butler Bulldogs -4.5; Over/Under: +144.5
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The Providence Friars look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Butler Bulldogs look for a win after winning 5 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Providence Friars vs Butler Bulldogs prediction.
Providence Friars Betting Preview
The Providence Friars recently lost to UConn and Villanova, while beating Creighton. The Providence Friars are averaging 73.5 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 67.4 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Devin Carter is averaging 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Josh Oduro is averaging 15.9 points and 7.3 rebounds. Bryce Hopkins is the third double-digit scorer and Jayden Pierre is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Providence Friars are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 70.3 percent from the free throw line. The Providence Friars are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Butler Bulldogs recently beat Villanova and Creighton while losing to UConn. The Butler Bulldogs are averaging 80.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 73.7 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Pierre Brooks is averaging 16 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Jahmyl Terlfort is averaging 14.5 points and 2.8 assists. DJ Davis is the third double-digit scorer and Posh Alexander is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Butler Bulldogs are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Butler Bulldogs are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Providence Friars vs Butler Bulldogs prediction
The Butler Bulldogs are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but a case can be made that Providence is the better team. The Providence Friars have also won 7 straight games against Butler, which includes an overtime win a couple of days before Christmas. The Providence Friars are 13-9-1 ATS on the season and have had some success on the road this season. Butler has had issues finishing games against some of the better teams in the Big East, and they haven’t been big favorites often this season. Wouldn’t be shocked if Providence won this game outright. Give me the points.
