Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Butler Bulldogs ATS Prediction 12/28/19

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Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (4-6) head to 12th-ranked Butler to play the Bulldogs (11-1). The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Butler Bulldogs Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Bulldogs were victorious over the Purdue Boilermakers, 70-61, while the Warhawks lost a winnable game to the Arkansas State Red Wolves, 62-59.

Butler played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.467 (above their season average of 0.218) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.544 (below their season average of 0.550). Purdue was 0.246 and 0.412, respectively, for those same stats. Louisiana-Monroe, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (15-21; 71.4 percent). Butler was lifted by Aaron Thompson, who contributed 12 points, six assists and five rebounds. Tyree White, meanwhile fueled Louisiana-Monroe with 14 points.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Butler currently ranks 345th in possessions per game (62.2) and Louisiana-Monroe is 309th (66.4). Additionally, the 274th-ranked offense of the Warhawks (offensive efficiency of 98.3) will square off against the 14th-ranked defense of the Bulldogs (defensive efficiency of 86.5).

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs. Butler Bulldogs Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Butler ranks third in rebounds allowed per game (28.2) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 80th (33.4).
  • The Bulldogs rank 37th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Warhawks rank 40th (10.5).
  • The Warhawks rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Bulldogs rank 68th (3.1).
  • Butler ranks 207th in three pointers attempted per game (19.1) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 238th (17.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Warhawks have scored an average of 67.4 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, down from 14.3 for the season.