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Butler
Bulldogs
20 - 13
Arkansas
Razorbacks
23 - 11
March 16, 2018, 3:19 PM EDT
 | Little Caesars Arena

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Butler
Bulldogs
20 - 13
Arkansas
Razorbacks
23 - 11
March 16, 2018, 3:19 PM EDT
 | Little Caesars Arena

  • For the second straight year, Butler and Arkansas find themselves in the same region of the NCAA Tournament. After getting eliminated by eventual champion North Carolina in the South Region in 2017, the programs renew acquaintances in the first round of the East Region in Detroit. Arkansas has been doing a great job bouncing back from a loss lately, as the Razorbacks are 11-3 SU after losing their previous contest.

    Sportsbook opened the Bulldogs as 1.5-point favorites with a total of 151.

    SHARK BITES
    • The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Arkansas’s last 18 games in March.
    • Butler is 5-2 SU and ATS in its last seven games against the SEC.
    • Butler is 32-9 SU in its last 41 games after a loss.

    The Bulldogs have had a roller-coaster of a season, as the squad is 4-6 SU since the start of February but was never in doubt to make the field. Butler reached the semifinals of the Big East tournament before losing to Villanova. Kelan Martin averaged 15 points and 6.3 boards in the Bulldogs’ run to the Sweet 16 as a No. 4 seed a year ago and led all players in scoring in Big East games at 23.6 per contest this season.

    The Razorbacks are led by coach Mike Anderson, who’s directed the team to three tournament berths in seven seasons. Arkansas advanced to the semifinals in the SEC tournament before losing to runner-up Tennessee. In school history, Arkansas has compiled a 42-31 SU record in the NCAA Tournament, including 20-11 in the first round.

    The Sportsbook of this game moves on to play either Purdue or Cal State Fullerton on Sunday. When the Bulldogs play in March, low-scoring affairs are the story. The UNDER is 15-6 in Butler’s past 21 games in March.

    Butler Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    The 23-11 and 17-16-1 ATS Arkansas Razorbacks will face the 20-13 Butler Bulldogs, who own a 15-17 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Razorbacks are 18-15-1 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Bulldogs are 19-13.

    It's a betting matchup between the No. 268-rated Arkansas Razorbacks and the No. 40-ranked Butler Bulldogs, according to the latest college hoops power rankings here at OddsShark.

    Statistical Matchup

    When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Butler Bulldogs rank No. 183 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 34 per game. That compares with Arkansas’s No. 158 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Arkansas is college basketball's No. 127-ranked team at 7.79 treys per game, while Butler rates No. 100 with 8.18 per game.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    The Bulldogs got 13 points from Kelan Martin, but it was Villanova that prevailed in an 87-68 final on Friday at Madison Square Garden.

    The Razorbacks got 19 points from Daryl Macon, but it was Tennessee that prevailed in an 84-66 final on Saturday at Scottrade Center.

Back to Matchup

Odds

Friday, March 16 Fri Mar 16

Opening
Current
Butler
vsFinal
Arkansas
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
-2
-107
-125
o152.5
-110
+2
-107
+105
u152.5
-110
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Current
-2
-107
-140
o150
-110
+2
-113
+120
u150
-110
Line History
Final

Edge Finder

63.85
 Total Score
75.95
41.63
 Field Goal %
43.37
30.49
 Three Point %
30.38
69.60
 Free Throw %
75.99
32.30
 Total Rebounds
37.81
63.85
 Total Score
75.95
41.63
 Field Goal %
43.37
69.60
 Free Throw %
75.99
30.49
 Three Point %
30.38
22.76
 Three's Attempts
20.73
6.54
 Three's Made
6.30
8.51
 Offensive
10.81
23.79
 Defensive
27.00
32.30
 Total Rebounds
37.81
11.00
 Assists
13.84
16.67
 Fouls
16.86
11.97
 Turnovers
12.22
4.89
 Steals
7.59

Head To Head

BUTLR
 Stat Type ARK
0-0
 Record
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0.00
 Score
0.00
-
 Half Time Score
-
0.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
0.00%
-
 Rebounds
-
0/0
 3 Point Shots
0/0
0.00
 Steals
0.00
BUTLR
 Stat Type ARK
0-0
 Record
0-0
0-0
 ATS
0-0
0-0
 O/U
0-0
0.00
 Score
0.00
-
 Half Time Score
-
0.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
0.00%
-
 Rebounds
-
0/0
 3 Point Shots
0/0
0.00
 Steals
0.00

Team Records

BUTLR
 Record ARK
20-13
 All
23-11
14-3
 Home
15-2
3-7
 Away
3-7
3-3
 Neutral Site
5-2
16-5
 As Fav
18-4
3-8
 As Dog
5-7
15-17
 ATS
17-16-1
12-4
 ATS Home
10-7
2-8
 ATS Away
3-7
1-5
 ATS Neutral
4-2-1
19-13
 O/U
18-15-1
12-4
 O/U Home
11-6
4-6
 O/U Away
3-6-1
3-3
 O/U Neutral
4-3
BUTLR
 Record ARK
10-10
 All
12-9
6-3
 Home
7-2
3-6
 Away
3-6
1-1
 Neutral Site
2-1
8-5
 As Fav
8-3
2-5
 As Dog
4-6
8-12
 ATS
8-12-1
6-3
 ATS Home
4-5
2-7
 ATS Away
3-6
0-0
 ATS Neutral
0-0
12-8
 O/U
10-10-1
6-3
 O/U Home
5-4
4-5
 O/U Away
3-5-1
0-0
 O/U Neutral
0-0
BUTLR
 Record ARK
4-6
 All
7-3
3-2
 Home
3-1
0-3
 Away
2-1
1-1
 Neutral Site
2-1
4-3
 As Fav
4-1
0-3
 As Dog
3-2
3-7
 ATS
6-3-1
3-2
 ATS Home
3-1
0-3
 ATS Away
2-1
0-2
 ATS Neutral
1-1-1
6-4
 O/U
5-4-1
3-2
 O/U Home
3-1
1-2
 O/U Away
0-2-1
2-0
 O/U Neutral
2-1

Trends

  • Butler are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Butler's last 9 games.
  • Butler are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games.
  • Butler are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
  • Butler are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games played in March.
  • Butler are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games played on a Friday.
  • Butler are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games when playing as the favourite.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Butler's last 5 games played on a Friday when on the road.
  • Arkansas are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games.
  • Arkansas are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games against an opponent in the Big East conference.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Arkansas' last 18 games played in March.
  • Arkansas are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games played on a Friday.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arkansas' last 9 games when playing as the underdog.
  • Arkansas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Friday when playing at home.

Injuries

NamePositionInj Desc
Manny BatesFIs OUT Wednesday vs St. Johns, Academics
Eric Hunter Jr.GIs OUT Wednesday vs St. Johns, Academics
John-Michael MulloyF/CIs downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs St. Johns, Foot
NamePositionInj Desc
No Reported Injuries

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Mar 9, 2018VILLA68-87L+8.5150.50L/O48.0884.627
Mar 8, 2018SETON75-74W-1.5148L/O47.6260.006
Mar 3, 2018SETON70-77L+2.5151L/U40.3588.898
Feb 28, 2018STJON68-75L-4144L/U35.1450.0010
Feb 20, 2018CREIG93-70W-6156.50W/O54.4155.5614
Feb 17, 2018PROV69-54W-7.5146W/U45.4577.785
Feb 13, 2018GTOWN83-87L-11.5148.50L/O46.9784.215
Feb 10, 2018VILLA75-86L+9.5157.50L/O43.55100.0012
Feb 6, 2018XAVIR93-98L-4.5154.50L/O53.2381.2514
Feb 3, 2018DPAUL80-57W-13147W/U43.5594.1210
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Mar 3, 2018MIZZU67-77L+3.5148.50L/U44.6480.005
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Feb 24, 2018ALA76-73W+4149W/P47.3771.437
Feb 20, 2018KENTY72-87L-5.5154.50L/O39.6872.229
Feb 17, 2018TEXAM94-75W-3149W/O49.3063.6410
Feb 13, 2018MISS75-64W-2.5158W/U41.9459.267
Feb 10, 2018VANDY72-54W-6.5151.50W/U46.5556.259
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