College Basketball Betting - Butler Bulldogs Providence Friars Odds

Butler looks to cover the Bulldogs-Friars pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 17-10 mark when they host Providence in college basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Butler sat as -8.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook

Providence Friars vs Butler Bulldogs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This college basketball season, the Butler Bulldogs are 17-10 overall and 13-13 ATS, while the Providence Friars are 17-9 and 9-16 ATS. As for the betting totals, Butler boasts a 16-10 on the OU, and Providence is 13-12.

The Bulldogs - Friars odds would favor the Bulldogs if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Butler is rated No. 40 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Providence is at No. 129.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Butler's No. 37-ranked scoring average of 80.3 PPG, against a Providence Friars defense rated No. 143 and allowing 72.58 PPG. The Butler Bulldogs FG% has averaged 47.73% to date this season, more than the Providence Friars shooters have managed so far (44.99% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Providence earned a 76-71 victory over Villanova on Wednesday, getting 17 points from Kyron Cartwright at Dunkin Donuts Center.

Kelan Martin scored 22 points in a futile effort to lead the Bulldogs to a win (they lost 87-83 to Georgetown University at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Tuesday).

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