The fifth-ranked Butler Bulldogs (15-2, 3-1 Big East) will be at Wintrust Arena to go head-to-head against the DePaul Blue Demons (12-5, 0-4 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Butler Bulldogs vs. DePaul Blue Demons Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Blue Demons fell to the 14th-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 79-75, while the Bulldogs were defeated by the 18th-ranked Seton Hall Pirates, 78-70.
Butler had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 25.7) while DePaul had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 31.2). DePaul’s Paul Reed led the way, recording 18 points, 15 rebounds and five steals. Butler was lifted by Jordan Tucker, who put up 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bulldogs dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent contest, Butler won 91-78. Butler won the rebounding battle. The Bulldogs had 11 offensive rebounds and 31 total rebounds, while the Blue Demons had four and 23, respectively. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Opposite styles will be on display in this matchup. DePaul likes to play up-tempo (56th in possessions per game), while Butler likes to grind-it-out (347th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Bulldogs rank 30th in effective field goal percentage (0.541), while the Blue Demons rank 56th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.455).
Butler at DePaul Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- DePaul ranks 18th in steals per game (9.2) while Butler ranks 230th (4.6).
- The Bulldogs rank 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Blue Demons rank 143rd (12.8).
- Butler ranks 205th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while DePaul ranks 225th (18.9).
- The Bulldogs rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (28.6) while the Blue Demons rank 191st (36.5).
- DePaul ranks eighth in blocks per game (6.1) while Butler ranks 159th (2.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Blue Demons have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (6.8 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, down from 13.1 for the season.
