California Golden Bears Look to Continue Close-Contest Streak Against Butler Bulldogs

Game outlook

The California Golden Bears (3-5) will face the Butler Bulldogs (7-2) in non-conference action on Saturday. The Golden Bears enter the matchup with a 5-3 record ATS and 6-2 O/U, while the Bulldogs come into the game 7-2 ATS and 4-4-1 O/U. The Bulldogs have opened as the betting favorite at -9, with the current line at -8.5. The last contest for the Golden Bears was a win against Santa Clara, and the Bulldogs recently recorded a home win against Buffalo.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Bears +320 | Bulldogs -413

Spread: Golden Bears +8.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Butler will win straight-up is 81%.

California Golden Bears

The California Golden Bears are looking to rise in the rankings, currently ranked 167th in DI in Ken Pomeroy's ratings. They have posted five wins and three losses, have covered the spread in four consecutive games, and are yet to play a true road game. Offensively, they are scoring an average of 74.63 points per game (#185 in the NCAAB); they also average 43.53% field goals (#230), 74.85% free throws (#61) and 32.66% of their three pointers (#200). Defensively, they concede 72.88 points per game (#224) and allow 42.95% of field goals (#197) and 75.15% in free throws (#322). Jaylon Tyson has delivered an impressive 20.4 points per game and 8.6 rebounds per game, and Fardaws Aimaq has already registered five double-doubles this season. Shooters shoot. #GoBears https://t.co/drmDm0clnP pic.twitter.com/feYvsPNCJn