Butler Bulldogs vs Georgetown Hoyas Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this Big East matchup, the Butler Bulldogs will face off against the Georgetown Hoyas on Tuesday evening. The Bulldogs, with a record of 16-16, are coming off a home win against DePaul. On the other hand, the Hoyas, with a record of 16-18, suffered a road loss against Xavier in their previous game. Last month, Butler secured a 74-64 home win against Georgetown. Currently, Butler opens as the betting favorite with a spread of -3.5, and there have been no changes to the line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bulldogs -186 | Hoyas +150

Spread: Bulldogs -3.5 (-110) | Hoyas +3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Butler will win straight-up is 65%.

Butler Bulldogs

The Butler Bulldogs are striving to reach a .500 record in conference play. Despite a disappointing three-game slide early in the Big East season, they bounced back with a road win against Marquette. Unfortunately, they suffered a loss to Xavier but managed to secure a home win against DePaul. The team has covered the spread in only one of their last five games. Pierre Brooks has been a standout player, scoring 22 points against Xavier and 20 points in the recent game. He has maintained an average of 16.6 points per game on a 48% shooting percentage. Jahmyl Telfort has struggled with his shooting, performing below 40% in three out of his last four games. However, he has managed to score in double digits in two of his last three matches, averaging 13.3 points per game. DJ Davis has been in a slump, scoring four or fewer points in three of his last four games. He has an average of 12.6 points per game on a 40% shooting percentage. In Ken Pomeroy's ratings, the Bulldogs are ranked 65th in Division I and have a 1-4 record on the road, including a loss to St. John's. Offensively, Butler has been strong, consistently scoring 70 points or more in conference games and averaging 79.9 points per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 72.6 points per game. In terms of statistics, Butler ranks 52nd in offense, shooting 45.73% from the field and 78.59% from the free-throw line. They make 35.73% of their three-point attempts and average 36.67 rebounds, 15.33 offensive assists, and 10.72 turnovers per game. On the defensive end, Butler allows opponents to shoot 42.70% from the field and 70.11% from the free-throw line. They defend against three-pointers at a rate of 31.49% and average 36.83 defensive rebounds, 13.33 defensive assists, and 12.17 turnovers per game. Overall, Butler has a record of 12-7 (8-10 against the spread) this season. clutched it. pic.twitter.com/PLSuS7G1ad