It will be a battle between Big East opponents when the DePaul Blue Demons (10-5, 2-2 Big East) welcome the Butler Bulldogs (10-7, 1-3 Big East) to Wintrust Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Butler Bulldogs at DePaul Blue Demons ATS Prediction
The Bulldogs are hoping for a better outcome after their 70-69 loss to the Xavier Musketeers in their last matchup. Getting to the free throw line was one of Xavier’s biggest strengths. They had 25 free throw attempts, while Butler had just 12. Kamar Baldwin was Butler’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The last time the Blue Demons were in action, they beat the No. 24 St. John’s Red Storm, 79-71. The Blue Demons had a great free throw rate of 0.262 (above their season average of 0.231) and held the Red Storm to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below the 23.0 mark opponents have averaged against DePaul this season). With 18 points and 10 rebounds, Paul Reed put together a good performance for DePaul.
After the Bulldogs won both contests against the Blue Demons last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Butler won 80-57. Butler had a much better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 27.7). DePaul, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.4 vs. 22.9).
It could be a sloppy game for the DePaul offense. DePaul ranks 209th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the gambling defense of Butler forces the 93rd-most turnovers in the nation (21.1 percent).
Butler vs. DePaul Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – DePaul, ATS Winner – Butler, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
DePaul ranks 41st in rebounds per game (39.2) while Butler ranks 235th (32.5).
The Bulldogs rank 102nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.2) while the Blue Demons rank 222nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
Butler ranks 39th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while DePaul ranks 108th (6.5).
The Blue Demons rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Bulldogs rank 104th (3.6).
Butler ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while DePaul ranks 106th (12.9).
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The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Butler has defeated opponents by an average of 6.3 points.
During their last five games, the Blue Demons have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
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