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Butler Bulldogs Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Providence Friars in Rematch showdown

The Providence Friars will face off against the Butler Bulldogs in a highly anticipated rematch on Saturday, February 8th. The Friars previously defeated the Bulldogs by 19 points in their last meeting on January 8th. Despite this, Butler is the current betting favorite with a point spread of -4. It will be interesting to see if the Friars can pull off another victory against the Bulldogs in what is sure to be an exciting game at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on this Providence vs. Butler matchup.

Betting Odds

  • Moneyline: Friars +140 | Bulldogs -166
  • Spread: Friars +4 (-110) | Bulldogs -4 (-110)
  • Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Butler will win straight-up is 62%.

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Providence Friars

The Providence Friars have had a turbulent season in the Big East, with inconsistent performances on both ends of the court. Despite scoring an average of 71.59 points per game, they have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 69.27 points against them per game. Their defense is particularly weak against three-point shots and offensive rebounds, allowing opponents to shoot 30.2% from beyond the arc and grab 10.8 offensive boards per contest. The Friars have also faced challenges with key injuries to top scorers like Jabri Abdur-Rahim and Bryce Hopkins. Heading into their upcoming game against Butler, Providence will need to improve their defensive efficiency and offensive execution to secure a win. Their current power ranking is 182, with a ranking of 255 in offense and 108 in defense.

Butler Bulldogs Analysis

The Butler Bulldogs had a rough start to the season but are coming off a strong win and will look to continue their momentum this Saturday at home. Their offense is a key strength, averaging 73.3 points per game and shooting well from the field, three-point range, and free throw line. The defense also stepped up in their last game, holding their opponent to 54 points. Butler typically allows 71.3 points per game but will aim to build on their recent defensive success. They have key players healthy and will look to improve on their power ranking of 138. In their last matchup, Butler was able to defeat Providence, who struggled against them in their last three meetings. The Bulldogs will need their offense to continue to perform well and their defense to limit their opponent's scoring in order to secure another victory.

Butler Bulldogs Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Providence Friars

The Providence Friars have a recent record of 3-4-0 ATS in their last seven games and 2-4 straight up in their last six. Additionally, they have struggled on the road with a 2-5 record this season. On the other hand, the Butler Bulldogs have been performing well with a record of 4-1-0 ATS in their last five games and are coming off a notable win. With home-court advantage in this rematch, Butler is poised to come out on top. Despite a loss in January, the Bulldogs demonstrated superiority in turnovers and free-throw attempts against the Friars. Butler's strong three-point defense is expected to stifle Providence's offense, while their own shooting capabilities are likely to shine in the familiar home environment. Given their defensive prowess and offensive efficiency, Butler is a favorable choice to cover the spread in this upcoming game.

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