Providence vs Butler 1/23/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Butler Bulldogs (9-9) vs. Providence Friars (15-2)
January 23, 2022 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Providence Friars -9 / Butler Bulldogs +9; Over/Under: +127
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The Butler Bulldogs and Providence Friars meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Dunkin Donuts Center. The Butler Bulldogs look for a win after losing five of their last six games. The Providence Friars look to build on their 15-2 record.
The Butler Bulldogs are averaging 62.1 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 64.9 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Chuck Harris is averaging 10.2 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Jayden Taylor is averaging 9.7 points and 1.4 assists. Bryce Golden is dishing 0.6 assists and Jair Bolden is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The Butler Bulldogs are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The Butler Bulldogs are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.9 rebounds per game.
The Providence Friars are averaging 70.5 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 64.2 points on 39.8 percent shooting. Nate Watson is averaging 13.8 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Al Durham is averaging 13.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. AJ Reeves is the third double-digit scorer and Noah Horchler is dishing 2.1 assists. The Providence Friars are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free throw line. The Providence Friars are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
The Bulldogs are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The Friars are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall. The over is 4-1 in Bulldogs last 5 overall. The over is 4-0 in Friars last 4 Sunday games. The home team is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
The Butler Bulldogs have been rough all season long, and they’re losing their last five games by an average of 15.4 points while shooting 37.7 percent from the field. Butler has no offense to speak of this season. The Providence Friars aren’t world beaters, but they’re playing the better ball, and they win at home by an average of 11.5 points. Butler is a mess right now. Give me Providence in a comfortable victory.