Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the 18th-ranked Butler Bulldogs (9-0) head to 11th-ranked Baylor to play the Bears (7-1). Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Butler Bulldogs at Baylor Bears ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Bears defeated the 12th-ranked Arizona Wildcats 63-58, while the Bulldogs beat the Florida Gators 76-62.
Butler played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.556) and a free throw rate of 0.354 (above their season average of 0.193). Florida was 0.500 and 0.292, respectively, for those same stats. The Bears, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 27.0) and held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.288 (below their season average of 0.596). Baylor was led by Freddie Gillespie, who finished with 17 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks. Aaron Thompson fueled Butler with 16 points and seven assists.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Baylor ranks 302nd in possessions per game (66.5) and Butler is 346th (66.2) since last season.
Butler Bulldogs vs. Baylor Bears Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Baylor ranks 74th in rebounds per game (37.7) while Butler ranks 235th (32.1).
- The Bulldogs rank 39th in assists allowed per game (12.0) while the Bears rank 134th (12.8).
- The Bears rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.7) while the Bulldogs rank 174th (2.0).
- Baylor ranks 100th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Butler ranks 230th (23.8).