Butler Bulldogs Look to Strengthen Win Streak Against Buffalo Bulls on Tuesday
The Buffalo Bulls (1-7) and the Butler Bulldogs (6-2) will be facing off on Tuesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse, with the game beginning at 8:30 PM ET. The Bulls are
Game outlook
The Buffalo Bulls (1-7) and the Butler Bulldogs (6-2) will be facing off on Tuesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse, with the game beginning at 8:30 PM ET. The Bulls are struggling after their most recent defeat to St. Bonaventure by 15 points, whereas the Bulldogs recently won by 8 against Texas Tech. Odds favor Butler with the Bulldogs opening the line at -23.5, which has yet to move.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bulls +1,800 | Bulldogs -6,965
Spread: Bulls +23.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -23.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 149 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Butler will win straight-up is 99%.
Buffalo Bulls
The Buffalo Bulls have struggled this season, with a 1-7 (2-5 ATS) record and a low rankings in both offense and defense: offense (scoring an average of 69.86 per game, ranked 275), defense (allowing an average of 83.57 points per game, ranked 349) and field goals (42.75%, ranked 258). They were led by Sy Chatman (20 points, 11 rebounds) and Jonnivius Smith and Kanye Jones (14 points, 6 rebounds and 12 points, 4 rebounds) for their last game, but gave up 80 points for their defensive effort that will need to improve against the Bulldogs for a win.
Butler Bulldogs Analysis
The Butler Bulldogs have a power rating of 201 and come into this game on a three-game winning streak. They score an average of 83.38 points per game and in their last game scored 103 points, making 48.56% of their field goals and 78.05% of their free throws. Defensively, they give up an average of 69.00 points per game and will need an improved performance if they want to win this game.