Butler vs Providence Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

Providence head coach Kim English reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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  • Providence is a -2.5 point favorite vs Butler
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Butler / Providence TV channel: PEAC

The Butler Bulldogs visit Amica Mutual Pavilion to take on the Providence Friars on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Providence, RI.

Providence is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Butler vs. Providence Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Butler vs. Providence Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Butler+2.5 -110O 138.5 -110+120
Providence -2.5 -110U 138.5 -110-145

Butler vs Providence Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Butler will win this college basketball game with 77.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Butler vs Providence Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Providence will cover the spread with 63.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Butler has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.36 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 away games (+7.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Butler have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Butler has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 away games (+3.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+4.93 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+2.85 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Providence have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 35 games (+1.40 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 18 games at home (+1.35 Units / 7% ROI)

Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Butler has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI).

  • 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.65 Units / -20.84% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI

Providence Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Providence has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / 1.81% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.9 Units / 0.55% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.85 Units / -23.19% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.55 Units / 15.55% ROI

Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:

Butler shot 38% from three (132/348) in the first half last season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%

Butler has a 47% free throw rate (365 free throw attempts/773 field goal attempts) this season — 2nd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Butler had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (466 assists/ 324 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Butler is shooting 79% from the free throw line (455/578) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 74%

Providence Offensive Stats & Trends:

Providence has averaged 11.8 assists per game (177 assists/15 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.4

Providence has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (177 assists/ 194 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Providence has averaged 70.0 points per game (1,050 points/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 78.9

Providence has averaged 70.0 points per game (1,050 points/15 games) this season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 75.1

Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:

Butler has forced 7.7 turnovers per game (116 turnovers/15 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (99/340) this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33%

Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (99/340) this season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (45/162) in the second half this season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 32%

Providence Defensive Stats & Trends:

Providence has averaged 4.9 steals per game (74 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Providence has averaged 4.9 steals per game (74 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.4

Providence has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (412 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Providence has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,353 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6


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