The Providence Friars (11-10, 4-4 Big East) will be at Hinkle Fieldhouse to go head-to-head with the 16th-ranked Butler Bulldogs (17-4, 5-3 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Providence Friars at Butler Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bulldogs beat the Georgetown Hoyas, 69-64, while the Friars were beaten by the ninth-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 64-60.
Butler’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Georgetown. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.555 (above their season average of 0.529), while the Hoyas posted a mark of 0.373 (below their season average of 0.507). Providence, on the other hand, held Villanova to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.5 (below their season average of 28.8). Sean McDermott played a pivotal role for Butler with 25 points and eight rebounds. Nate Watson played well for Providence, recording 18 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Baldwin led the Bulldogs to a 70-58 victory. He recorded 17 points and seven rebounds. Butler’s 0.622 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Providence, who had a mark of 0.367.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Butler figures to have a substantial edge. The Bulldogs defense ranks 15th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.436), while the Providence offense is ranked 328th in effective field goal percentage (0.458). Moreover, the Friars rank 34th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 36th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.1 percent).
Providence Friars vs. Butler Bulldogs Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Butler ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while Providence ranks 215th (36.8).
- The Friars average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 88th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 94th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- Providence averages 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 55th in the country. Butler ranks 56th in assists allowed per game (11.1).
- The Friars rank 19th in steals per game (8.9) while the Bulldogs rank 217th (5.0).
- Providence ranks 127th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while Butler ranks 136th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Friars have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 5.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Butler has defeated opponents by an average of 9.7 points.
