Providence Friars vs. Butler Bulldogs ATS Prediction 02/26/19

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The Providence Friars (15-13, 5-10 Big East) will be at Hinkle Fieldhouse to square off with the Butler Bulldogs (15-12, 6-8 Big East) in a Big East matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

Providence Friars at Butler Bulldogs Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Bulldogs fell to the 11th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles, 79-69, while the Friars lost big to the 11th-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles, 76-58.

Providence had a much better turnover percentage (11.1 vs. 19.8) while Butler had a better turnover percentage (18.7 vs. 18.8). Sean McDermott played well for Butler with 27 points and eight rebounds. Providence was led by Alpha Diallo, who contributed 19 points and six rebounds.

This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Bulldogs won the most recent game 69-54. Butler’s 0.255 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Providence, who had a rate of 0.167. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

The physical Providence offense could be living from the free throw line in this showdown. The Friars currently rank 70th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.266, while Butler ranks 248th in FTA rate allowed (0.249).

Providence Friars vs. Butler Bulldogs Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Butler, ATS Winner – Providence, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Butler ranks 64th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Providence ranks 237th (20.0).
  • The Friars rank 73rd in blocks per game (3.9) while the Bulldogs rank 115th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • The Friars rank 109th in rebounds per game (36.4) while the Bulldogs rank 249th (32.8).
  • Butler ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Providence ranks 126th (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 3.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Friars have scored an average of 66.8 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (0.7 above their season average).