The Butler Bulldogs (6-2) look to continue their five-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Northern Illinois Huskies (5-3) at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Northern Illinois Huskies at Butler Bulldogs Free Prediction
In the Huskies’ last contest, they dismantled the Rockford University Regents, 93-54. The Huskies had a much better free throw rate (0.233 vs. 0.117) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.7 vs. 23.7). Northern Illinois was led by Lacey James, who was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
The Bulldogs dismantled the Miami (OH) RedHawks in their last outing, 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.
Butler could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the country’s worst defenses. Dating back to last season, the Bulldogs rank 55th in offensive efficiency, while Northern Illinois ranks 292nd in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Butler ranks 116th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Northern Illinois ranks 301st (16.5).
The Bulldogs rank 73rd in assists allowed per game (12.0) while the Huskies rank 244th (14.8).
Butler ranks 199th in blocks per game (2.8) while Northern Illinois ranks 254th (1.9).
The Huskies rank 208th in rebounds per game (34.8) while the Bulldogs rank 235th (34.0).
Northern Illinois ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Butler ranks 33rd (5.2).
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