The Butler Bulldogs (7-2) meet the No. 25 Indiana Hoosiers (8-2) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The game gets underway at 3:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Butler Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In the Hoosiers’ last outing, they blew out the Chicago State Cougars, 104-55. The Hoosiers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.0 vs. 21.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.616 vs. 0.358). Indiana was led by Romeo Langford, who was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The Bulldogs won big over the Miami (OH) RedHawks in their last matchup, 90-68. The Bulldogs had a much better free throw rate (0.207 vs. 0.095) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (46.2 vs. 23.5). With 17 points and seven rebounds, Butler’s Paul Jorgensen played well.
Juwan Morgan and Langford have played at a high level over the last five games for Indiana. Morgan has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Langford has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
This showdown pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Since last season, Butler ranks 27th in offensive efficiency and Indiana ranks 17th in defensive efficiency.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Butler Bulldogs ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Butler ranks 49th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while Indiana ranks 277th (18.8).
The Bulldogs rank 34th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Hoosiers rank 188th (6.7).
Indiana ranks 109th in rebounds per game (35.8) while Butler ranks 239th (33.9).
The Bulldogs are eighth in the nation with 11.9 assists allowed per game while the Hoosiers are 59th with 12.7 assists allowed per game.
Indiana blocks 4.2 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 60th in the NCAA. Butler ranks 70th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
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