Butler Bulldogs

Butler Bulldogs

Mar 12, 2025

Providence Friars

Providence Friars
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Butler Bulldogs vs Providence Friars Prediction – 3/12/2025

The Butler Bulldogs and the Providence Friars are set to face off in the opening round of the Big East Tournament on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Madison Square Garden. Both teams have had challenging seasons, with Butler holding a 13-18 record and Providence at 12-19. This game offers an opportunity for both squads to make a statement in postseason play.

Butler Bulldogs vs. Providence Friars Game Preview

Butler enters the tournament on a four-game losing streak, with their most recent defeat being an 87-74 loss to Creighton. In that game, Patrick McCaffery and Jahmyl Telfort each contributed 19 points. Telfort has been a consistent performer for the Bulldogs, averaging 16.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this season.

Providence, on the other hand, has lost nine of their last ten games, including a 76-68 loss to Xavier in their most recent outing. Bensley Joseph led the Friars with 27 points in that game and has been a key player throughout the season, averaging 12.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

During the regular season, these teams split their matchups. Providence secured an 84-65 victory on January 8, while Butler edged out an 82-81 win on February 8. Both games highlighted the competitive nature of this matchup, with each team showcasing their strengths.

Betting Insights

As of now, Butler is favored by 1.5 points, with the over/under set at 149.5 points. The moneyline odds are as follows:

  • Butler: -125
  • Providence: +105

Key betting trends to consider:

  • Butler has a 14-17 record against the spread (ATS) this season.
  • Providence also holds a 14-17 ATS record.
  • Butler is 6-6 ATS when favored by 1.5 points or more.
  • Providence is 10-8 ATS when playing as an underdog of 1.5 points or more.

Butler Bulldogs vs. Providence Friars Prediction

Both teams have struggled recently, but Butler's slightly better performance and the presence of Jahmyl Telfort give them a slight edge. Additionally, Butler's ability to cover the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more suggests they can meet expectations in this matchup. Therefore, the prediction is for Butler to win and cover the spread, with the total points likely staying under 149.5.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-1.5/-115
22% BUTL
+1.5/-105
78% PROV

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-122
66% BUTL
+102
34% PROV

Total Pick Consensus

147.5/-110
53% UN
147.5/-110
47% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

BUTL
Team Stats Per Game
PROV
74.35
PTS GM
72.42
55
FGA
58.94
.458
FG%
.431
.371
3PT%
.336
8.61
ORB
10.48
0.86
DRB
0.74
35.23
TRB
33.29
21.06
FTA
19.68
.746
FT%
.726
14.13
AST
12.52
2.9
BLK
3
11.1
TO
9.32
13.71
PF
15.19

Defense/Offense

BUTL
Team Stats Per Game
PROV
73.84
PTS GM
71.42
63.87
FGA
56.65
.438
FG%
.443
.316
3PT%
.362
10.39
ORB
10.87
0.76
DRB
0.83
33.9
TRB
36.55
13.77
FTA
17.35
.756
FT%
.686
13.68
AST
12.94
3.39
BLK
3.42
7.55
TO
12.71
18.06
PF
17.35

Offense/Defense

BUTL
Advanced Game Stats
PROV
67.3
Pace
66.7
110.1
Off.Rate
108.2
.383
FTr
.334
.405
3PAr
.368
.572
TS%
.530
51.0
TRB%
47.7
56.1
AST%
49.2
5.7
STL%
10.8
7.2
BLK%
9.7
.533
eFG%
.493
14.6
TOV%
12.0
26.8
ORB%
29.0
.286
TF/FGA
.242

Defense/Offense

BUTL
Advanced Game Stats
PROV
67.3
Pace
66.7
109.3
Off.Rate
106.7
.216
FTr
.306
.368
3PAr
.455
.524
TS%
.550
49.0
TRB%
52.3
48.9
AST%
51.5
10.0
STL%
7.5
10.3
BLK%
9.2
.496
eFG%
.525
9.7
TOV%
16.4
28.1
ORB%
32.3
.163
TF/FGA
.210

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
BUTL PROV
BUTL PROV
Consensus
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-111)
-1.5 (-115)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-115)
+1.5 (-105)
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-107)
+1.5 (-112)
-1.5 (-107)
+1.5 (-114)
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-115)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-115)
+1.5 (-105)
Open
Current
Book
BUTL PROV
BUTL PROV
Consensus
-125
+105
-125
+103
-125
+105
-122
+102
-122
+102
-125
+104
-124
+102
-122
+102
-125
+105
-125
+105
-125
+105
-130
+105
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
149.5 (-108)
149.5 (-112)
147.5 (-112)
147.5 (-110)
149.5 (-108)
149.5 (-112)
147.5 (-110)
147.5 (-110)
148.5 (-115)
148.5 (-105)
147.5 (-110)
147.5 (-110)
149.5 (-114)
149.5 (-112)
147.5 (-113)
147.5 (-108)
149.5 (-110)
149.5 (-110)
147.5 (-110)
147.5 (-110)
149.5 (-105)
149.5 (-115)
147.5 (-110)
147.5 (-110)

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