DePaul Blue Demons vs Butler Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The DePaul Blue Demons will face the Butler Bulldogs in a Big East game on Saturday afternoon in Indiana. The Blue Demons have had a tough season with a record of 3-14 overall and 0-6 in conference play. On the other hand, the Bulldogs hold a record of 11-7 overall but have struggled in conference play with a 10-7 record. The game will begin at 4:00 PM EST, with Butler being favored according to the betting line, starting at -16 and currently at -16.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Demons +975 | Bulldogs -1,674

Spread: Blue Demons +16.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -16.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Butler will win straight-up is 94%.

DePaul Blue Demons

The DePaul Blue Demons have encountered significant difficulties in the early stages of Big East play this season, suffering six consecutive losses. In their most recent game against Providence, they experienced their fifth consecutive loss, resulting in a final score of 100-62. This defeat was largely influenced by Providence's exceptional shooting performance at the beginning of the second half, in which they made 10 of their 15 shot attempts. Despite the outcome, Elijah Fisher stood out for the Blue Demons with a team-high 19 points, shooting an impressive 81%. However, the team's 19 turnovers contributed to their loss. Looking ahead, DePaul aims to secure their first Big East victory on the road against the Bulldogs. The team has struggled offensively this season, ranking 315th in scoring offense, 216th in field goal shooting, and 155th in 3-point shooting. Defensively, they have faced similar challenges, ranking 306th in scoring defense, 329th in field goal defense, and 318th in 3-point defense. Their performance on the glass has been particularly disappointing, ranking 345th in total rebounds per game. Additionally, they rank 284th in turnovers per game. Additionally, according to power rankings, DePaul is currently ranked 336th. Furthermore, they are ranked 339th in offense, averaging 65.47 points per game, and 333rd in defense, allowing an average of 78.59 points per game. Their overall record for the season stands at 3-14, with a 4-12-1 ATS record. In terms of offensive statistics, the Blue Demons have a field goal percentage of 43.28% (ranked 266th), a free throw percentage of 71.43% (ranked 168th), and a 3-point shooting percentage of 33.97% (ranked 171st). They average 30.12 rebounds per game (ranked 358th), 13.24 offensive assists, and 13.53 turnovers per game (ranked 199th and 292nd, respectively). On the defensive end, DePaul allows opponents to shoot 47.54% from the field (ranked 345th) and 72.45% from the free throw line (ranked 255th). They allow opponents to make 36.46% of their three-point attempts (ranked open in the corner 💥 5:25 1H | DePaul 29, Providence 35 pic.twitter.com/Rdy5lfewbd