The Providence Friars (16-14, 6-11 Big East) welcome the Butler Bulldogs (16-14, 7-10 Big East) to Dunkin’ Donuts Center as the regular season finishes up. The game begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Butler Bulldogs at Providence Friars Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Friars lost to the Creighton Bluejays, 76-70, while the Bulldogs beat the Xavier Musketeers, 71-66.
The Bulldogs forced 15 turnovers, while the Musketeers had a free throw rate of 0.119 (below their season average of 0.237). Providence, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 25.0). Isaiah Jackson had a solid game for Providence with 21 points and eight rebounds. Kamar Baldwin, meanwhile had a solid performance for Butler, putting up 24 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Nate Watson led the Friars to a 73-67 win. He put up 21 points and five rebounds. Providence had a better effective field goal percentage (0.457 vs. 0.367). Butler, meanwhile, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (23-29; 79.3 percent).
The physical Providence offense could be living from the free throw line in this meeting. The Friars currently rank 70th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.265, while Butler is among the nation’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 253rd-ranked FTA rate of 0.248).
Butler Bulldogs vs. Providence Friars Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Providence, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Butler ranks 61st in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while Providence ranks 228th (20.2).
- The Friars rank 66th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Bulldogs rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- The Friars rank 90th in rebounds per game (36.7) while the Bulldogs rank 248th (32.8).
- Butler ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Providence ranks 147th (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Butler has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Friars have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
