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Butler Bulldogs Ready to Defend Home Court Against Georgetown Hoyas in Big East Rematch

In Saturday's Big East matchup, the Butler Bulldogs will face off against the Georgetown Hoyas at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Hoyas, with a record of 15-9, have shown improvement from last season but have struggled in their recent games with a 3-7 record. Meanwhile, Butler, currently ninth in the Big East standings, is on a two-game winning streak. The last time these two teams met on January 31st, Georgetown came out on top with a three-point victory. The upcoming rematch is expected to be a close game, with Butler being the betting favorite at -3.5. Be sure to read on for our full prediction and top betting tips to help boost your bankroll.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hoyas +145 | Bulldogs -165
• Spread: Hoyas +3.5 (-110) | Bulldogs -3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Butler will win straight-up is 62%.

Georgetown vs Butler Stats

Georgetown Hoyas

Georgetown has had a fluctuating season but is looking to build momentum with recent wins against Seton Hall and Butler. They face Providence next before heading into road games against Creighton and UConn. With a road record of 3-5, they will need to overcome their struggles away from home. Despite being relatively healthy, the team lacks consistency in their rotation. Their offense is average in the Big East but could struggle due to poor three-point shooting. Micah Peavy leads the team in scoring but depth could be an issue. Georgetown has a power ranking of 258, ranking 269 in offense and 38 in defense. They are shooting below average in field goals and three-pointers, while also struggling with turnovers. Defensively, they are allowing opponents to shoot a high percentage from the free-throw line and three-point range. Georgetown will need to improve in several areas to secure wins on the road.

Butler Bulldogs Analysis

The Butler Bulldogs are coming into Saturday's game with momentum, having won four of their last seven games, including a two-game winning streak. With a strong home record of 8-6, they have one of the better homecourt advantages in the Big East conference. Although they previously lost to Georgetown, they believe they can turn things around in this matchup. Both teams are relatively healthy heading into the game, which has allowed Butler to maintain consistency in their rotation. On offense, Butler ranks 208th nationally in scoring, but they excel in three-point shooting, which could be a key factor against Georgetown's defense. Jahmyl Telfort leads the team in scoring, but they will need contributions from the bench players to secure a victory. In terms of statistics, Butler ranks in the middle of the pack in field goal percentage and rebounding, but excel in three-point shooting and defensive rebounds. Georgetown has had recent success against Butler, winning two out of their last three matchups. With their power ranking of 115, Butler will need to bring their A-game to come out on top in this important game.

Butler Looks to Capitalize on Home Court Advantage Against Georgetown

Butler aims to secure a victory at home after falling short in their previous encounter on the road against Georgetown. With an impressive 8-6 record at home, Butler is well-positioned to exploit Georgetown's struggles on the road this season. The upcoming game is expected to be decided by the effectiveness of the three-point line, an area where Butler excels in both defending and shooting. This advantage is likely to give Butler an edge over the Hoyas, who have encountered difficulties in scoring from their bench. Georgetown's reliance on an unproven bench combined with Butler's ability to draw fouls may tilt the game in Butler's favor and result in a favorable outcome for the home team.

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