DePaul Blue Demons at Butler Bulldogs ATS Prediction 02/16/19

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The DePaul Blue Demons (13-10, 5-7 Big East) will be at Hinkle Fieldhouse to go head-to-head with the Butler Bulldogs (14-11, 5-7 Big East) in a Big East matchup. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

DePaul Blue Demons vs. Butler Bulldogs ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Bulldogs were beaten by the St. John’s Red Storm, 77-73, while the Blue Demons got blown out by the 10th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles, 92-73.

DePaul had an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 (above their season average of 32.8) while Butler held St. John’s to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.2 (below their season average of 22.5). Paul Jorgensen was a key piece for Butler with 15 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Max Strus led the way for DePaul, contributing 16 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Kamar Baldwin led the Bulldogs to an 87-69 win. He notched a double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Butler was lights out from beyond the arc (13-28; 46.4 percent). DePaul, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.156 vs. 0.067).

It might be a tough game for Butler on the offensive glass. The Bulldogs rank 261st in offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 percent), while DePaul ranks 38th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).

DePaul Blue Demons vs. Butler Bulldogs Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • DePaul ranks 38th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Butler ranks 236th (33.0).
  • The Bulldogs rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Blue Demons rank 139th (6.7).
  • The Bulldogs rank 66th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while the Blue Demons rank 261st in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
  • Butler ranks 47th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while DePaul ranks 152nd (13.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Blue Demons have been outscored by an average of 2.0 points in their last five games. On the season, DePaul has defeated opponents by an average of 2.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (4.1 above their season average).