GAME: #839 Butler vs #840 Providence
TIME: 1/10/2020 – 9:00p EST
SPREAD: Butler -2
TOTAL: 126.5
SPORTSBOOK: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The #6 Butler Bulldogs (14-1, 2-0) are set to play a Big East conference road game against the Providence Friars (10-6, 3-0) at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island on Friday at 9 p.m. EST. In their last games out, Butler had an easy victory over Creighton 71-57 while Providence battled for an overtime victory at Marquette by a score of 81-80 on January 7th. With only 2 days of rest and time to prepare, this will be a tough game for the Friars however Providence is looking to get their 5th straight win over Butler at Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Last season Providence beat Butler 3 times by scores of 67-73, 83-70, and 80-57. Providence returns almost their entire lineup from last season.
BUTLER BULLDOGS
The Butler Bulldogs are averaging 68 points per game on 47% field goal shooting averaging 7.1 three-pointers per contest along with 7.2 offensive rebounds. The Bulldogs are allowing only 54 points per game on 37% field goal shooting allowing only 26% from three-point range. The Bulldogs are forcing 12.9 turnovers per game and adding 6 steals and 3 blocks per game. The Bulldogs are led by Kamar Baldwin with 14.7 points 4.3 rebounds in 2.9 assists per game along with Sean McDermott with 11.8 points per game and 5.5 rebounds and Bryce Nze who is adding 9.8 points 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
PROVIDENCE FRIARS
The Providence Friars are averaging 73 points per game on 41% field goal shooting while averaging 7.53 and 12.3 offensive boards per game. Providence is allowing only 66 points on 40% field goal shooting on the defensive end while forcing 16.4 turnovers and adding 7.1 steals and 4 blocks per game. Friars are led by Alpha Diallo who’s averaging 13.6 points 8.9 rebounds 2.1 steals and almost one block per contest. Providence also has David Duke averaging 11.8 points and Watson, Pipkins, and White all averaging around 9 points per game.
BUTLER vs PROVIDENCE PREDICTION
Providence has won its last three home games, scoring an average of 76 points while giving up 62. However, Butler has held teams to 54 points per game this season, which is the 4th best among all Division I teams. The Bulldogs have allowed just 50 points per game over their five-game winning streak and defense will be the focus in this game. This is going to be an intense battle that is going to be low scoring as each of these teams average 68 and 73 points per game but the total is only set at 127.5. This will be a tight low scoring game that is expected to come down to the last possession which will give Providence the best chance to cover and possibly win outright.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
BUTLER
- Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 games following an ATS win.
- Under is 4-0 in Bulldogs last 4 Friday games.
- Bulldogs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight-up win.
- Under is 5-1 in Bulldogs last 6 overall.
PROVIDENCE
- Friars are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
- Friars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog.
- Over is 5-1 in Friars last 6 games as an underdog.
HEAD TO HEAD
- The home team is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
- Underdog is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Providence +2 / Under 127.5
Fade the Public: Providence +2 / Under 127.5
Sharp Action: Providence +2 / no data
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