The Butler Bulldogs and Providence Friars face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Butler vs Providence prediction

Providence Coming Off Huge Win

Providence has found a lot of success this season but they are coming off one of their biggest wins of the season. Providence faced off against Marquette in the last game and the defense gave up only 57 points and they ended up winning by 15 points. Providence is averaging 74.4 points while their defense is giving up 63 points per game. The defense is ranked 23rd in the league and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way here. Bryce Hopkins is averaging 16.7 points while shooting 44.8 percent from the field. Providence will take on Seton Hall after this game. 

Butler Has Won Seven Straight Games

Butler has won seven straight games and they have a whole lot of confidence heading into this game. In the last game against Georgetown, they were able to secure the 74-64 victory. Posh Alexander had a strong game putting up 13 points, seven assists, and three rebounds. Butler on the season is averaging 83.8 points while their defense is giving up 69.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 29th and they are going to need the offense to be strong against a good defense. Pierre Brooks is averaging 16.5 points while shooting 50,.7 percent from the field and 38.4 percent from the field. Butler will meet St. John’s after this one. 

Butler vs Providence Betting Prediction

Butler on the season is averaging 83.8 points and even against a good defense they are going to find success. Providence’s offense is also good averaging 74.4 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Neither of these teams are going to have a whole lot of interest in playing defense and this game is going to be higher scoring. Back the over to cash here.