The Gavitt Tipoff Games get underway Monday night when the Butler Bulldogs (1-0, 0-0 away) visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0, 2-0 home). Both teams have taken care of their weaker opponents and will be excited for their first test of the season. Below is my college basketball pick for Butler vs Penn State.
Butler vs Penn State Betting Pick
This game will be played at Bryce Jordan Center at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022.
Why Bet Penn State
✅ Penn State is 7-0 ATS in their last seven games.
✅ The Nittany Lions are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 home games.
✅ Butler is just 1-8 in their last nine road games.
NCAABB
Butler Bulldogs
Penn State Nittany Lions
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
BUTL | Advanced Game Stats | PENNST |
---|---|---|
69.4 | Pace | 70.2 |
108.6 | Off.Rate | 103.7 |
.263 | FTr | .363 |
.382 | 3PAr | .328 |
.555 | TS% | .547 |
49.5 | TRB% | 53.4 |
54.1 | AST% | 56.7 |
8.7 | STL% | 8.3 |
8.4 | BLK% | 8.8 |
.521 | eFG% | .502 |
13.6 | TOV% | 17.9 |
26.9 | ORB% | 32.2 |
.208 | TF/FGA | .279 |
Defense/Offense
BUTL | Advanced Game Stats | PENNST |
---|---|---|
69.4 | Pace | 70.2 |
103.8 | Off.Rate | 106.1 |
.219 | FTr | .353 |
.371 | 3PAr | .392 |
.526 | TS% | .544 |
50.5 | TRB% | 46.6 |
48.6 | AST% | 48.8 |
10.2 | STL% | 11.8 |
10.8 | BLK% | 8.8 |
.500 | eFG% | .503 |
14.1 | TOV% | 13.8 |
29.1 | ORB% | 26.8 |
.162 | TF/FGA | .264 |
Betting Trends
BUTL | Betting Trends | PENNST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
79.67 | Avg Score | 81.33 |
66.67 | Avg Opp Score | 67.33 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
68.67 | Avg Score | 81 |
70.33 | Avg Opp Score | 61.33 |
BUTL | Betting Trends | PENNST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-0-0 |
70.8 | Avg Score | 75 |
68.4 | Avg Opp Score | 64.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
64.6 | Avg Score | 76 |
73.6 | Avg Opp Score | 67.4 |
BUTL | Betting Trends | PENNST |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
8-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 8-2-0 |
69.9 | Avg Score | 68.6 |
72 | Avg Opp Score | 66 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-8-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
8-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 9-1-0 |
63.5 | Avg Score | 72.2 |
70.6 | Avg Opp Score | 63.4 |
Head to Head
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Butler Bulldogs
Last time out, Butler hosted the New Orleans Privateers and easily won 89-53. New Orleans kept the game close for a few minutes, but this was all Butler as they dominated both halves. Buter won the first half by 25 and the second by 11 to easily cover the 18.5-point spread.
Manny Bates led Butler with 25 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and three blocks on the night. All five Butler starters scored at least 11 points in the win.
Through one game, Butler is scoring 89.0 points per game, shooting 56.3% from the field, and assisting on 17.0 made shots. The Bulldogs are allowing 53.0 points, grabbing 33.0 rebounds, blocking 4.0 shots, and stealing the ball 13.0 times
Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State hosted Loyola Maryland and dominated in a 90-65 win. The Nittany Lions never trailed in this one but did win each half buy double digits. Penn State used a big second half to win by 25 and cover the 18-point spread.
Camren Wynter led Penn State with 18 points, four rebounds, and three assists on the night. Kebba Njie came off the bench and added 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists in the win.
After two games, Penn State is scoring 91.5 points per game, shooting 56.4% from the field, and assisting on 22.5 made shots. The Nittany Lions are allowing 66.5 points, grabbing 32.0 rebounds, blocking 2.5 shots, and stealing the ball 6.0 times