The Butler Bulldogs (13-10, 4-6 Big East) will be at Capital One Arena to take on the Georgetown Hoyas (15-8, 5-5 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Butler Bulldogs at Georgetown Hoyas ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Hoyas defeated the Providence Friars 76-67, while the Bulldogs barely escaped the Seton Hall Pirates 70-68.
Butler played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.113 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.604 (above their season average of 0.529). Seton Hall was 0.069 and 0.552, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Georgetown played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 44.4 (above their season average of 28.6) and a free throw rate of 0.288 (below their season average of 0.291). For those same stats, Providence was 27.7 and 0.194, respectively. Josh LeBlanc had a solid outing for Georgetown with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Butler rallied around Nate Fowler, who finished with 15 points.
In their first matchup this year, Greg Malinowski led the Hoyas to an 84-76 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of Georgetown’s biggest strengths. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Butler had just 11.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this battle. Georgetown prefers an up-tempo style of play (18th in possessions per game), while Butler is more half-court-oriented (310th in possessions per game). Also, the Bulldogs rank 29th in turnover percentage (16.2 percent), while the Hoyas rank 315th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.4 percent).
Butler Bulldogs vs. Georgetown Hoyas Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Georgetown, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Georgetown ranks 18th in rebounds per game (40.3) while Butler ranks 255th (32.3).
- The Bulldogs rank 81st in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while the Hoyas rank 240th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- Georgetown ranks 48th in blocks per game (4.2) while Butler ranks 191st (2.1).
- The Bulldogs rank 47th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Hoyas rank 208th (14.7).
- Butler ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Georgetown ranks 196th (8.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hoyas’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
