DePaul vs Butler Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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Butler head coach Thad Matta argues a call from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 11:42 AM
  • Butler (8-9) is a -16.5 point favorite vs DePaul (4-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • DePaul / Butler TV channel: FS1

The DePaul Blue Demons (4-12) visit Hinkle Fieldhouse to take on the Butler Bulldogs (8-9) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Indianapolis, IN.

Butler is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

The DePaul vs. Butler Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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DePaul vs. Butler Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
DePaul+16.5 -110O 148.5 -110+900
Butler -16.5 -110U 148.5 -110-1600

DePaul vs Butler Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Butler will win this college basketball game with 93.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

DePaul vs Butler Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Butler will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • DePaul has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • DePaul has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • DePaul has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.45 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.95 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+2.60 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.80 Units / 4% ROI)

DePaul Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

DePaul has a 5-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.1 Units / -37.97% ROI).

  • 4-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.25 Units / -50.62% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI

Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Butler has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.9 Units / -10.13% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / 6.72% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 11.67% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -20.97% ROI

DePaul Offensive Stats & Trends:

DePaul has averaged 65.5 points per game (1,113 points/17 games) this season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 75.8

DePaul has averaged 35.1 points per game (596 points/17 games) in the second half this season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 38.3

DePaul has averaged 30.4 points per game (517 points/17 games) in the first half this season — lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 36.7

DePaul has averaged 65.5 points per game (1,113 points/17 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 77.1

Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:

Butler has averaged 11.0 turnovers per game (209 turnovers/19 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Butler has 15.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.9

Butler has averaged 8.1 offensive rebounds per game (404 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.7

Butler is shooting 79% from the free throw line (257/327) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

DePaul Defensive Stats & Trends:

DePaul has allowed 38.5 points per game (654 points/17 games) in the first half this season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33.0

DePaul has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (388 rebounds/17 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.5

DePaul has averaged 4.4 steals per game (75 steals/17 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9

DePaul has averaged 4.4 steals per game (75 steals/17 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:

Butler has allowed 9.3 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.8

Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (342/1,074) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%

Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (342/1,074) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (142/451) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33%


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