Providence Friars
Basketball NCAAB Sat 13 Dec 14:00
Butler Bulldogs
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College Basketball Betting Preview: Providence vs Butler

The Providence Friars square off against the Butler Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, December 13.

Butler Against the Spread Look the Value Bet

There’s a strong case for backing Butler on the spread when they face Providence. The line looks really appealing considering you can get -110 when it comes to the favorites at -5.5.

Providence Have Won 7 Out of 10 on the H2H

Providence Friars claimed a victory in their previous game. A 86-79 home win occurred against Brown Bears.

Butler Bulldogs were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Boise State Broncos by a 77-68 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Butler have claimed victory in the last two matchups against Providence. They won 82-81 at home and 75-69 on the road. Providence have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Butler 16-16 2540 2481 59 13-8 3-8 1L
Providence 15-18 2815 2772 43 10-7 5-11 1L
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Providence vs Butler Prediction & Picks

Our Providence vs Butler preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Butler should be able to cover the -5.5 betting line in this college matchup. We’re confident of a strong showing and a bet against the spread could be the best play at -110.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Providence vs Butler stats:

  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Butler in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -5.5 line has been covered by Butler in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Providence in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Providence in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Butler -5.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Michael Ajayi Over 19.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Michael Ajayi (Butler) is available at -105 to total Over 19.5 points. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line when it comes to this Player Points wager.

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Jamie Kaiser Jr. Under 5.5 Rebounds +105 BetMGM logo

Jamie Kaiser Jr. (Butler) can be wagered to total Under 5.5 rebounds at +105. We think that he will fail to cover this total and this Player Rebounds bet can be taken with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Butler -5.5
Totals Under 168.5
Player Points Michael Ajayi Over 19.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Butler -4.5 on the spread, along with Under 168.5 and Michael Ajayi (Butler) to score Over 19.5 points.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Providence Providence logo 77 - 86 Butler logo Butler

We’re going for the Bulldogs to win by a 86-77 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

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Providence vs Butler Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Have Butler as Favorites

Butler are regarded as having a 65% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -182. The market suggests that Providence are least likely to win at +150.

The spread is 3.5 and the total points line is currently 164.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Under 164.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college hoops bets. The top basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props, and it’s all about finding a wager that fits your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Finley Bizjack Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Finley Bizjack is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -105 that he gets Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -125.

Player Points
Finley Bizjack (Butler)
Over 18.5
-105
Under 18.5
-125
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Michael Ajayi (Butler)
Over 17.5
-145
Under 17.5
+110
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Jaylin Sellers (Providence)
Over 14.5
-135
Under 14.5
-100
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Jason Edwards (Providence)
Over 14.5
-105
Under 14.5
-125
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Player Assists
Finley Bizjack (Butler)
Over 3.5
-110
Under 3.5
-115
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Michael Ajayi (Butler)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-154
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Stefan Vaaks (Providence)
Over 3.5
-105
Under 3.5
-125
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Player Rebounds
Michael Ajayi (Butler)
Over 10.5
-135
Under 10.5
-100
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Oswin Erhunmwunse (Providence)
Over 6.5
+105
Under 6.5
-135
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Drayton Jones (Butler)
Over 6.5
+105
Under 6.5
-141
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Jamie Kaiser Jr. (Butler)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+110
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Providence logo Providence Stats
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Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

Big East Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UConn 29-5 2635 2214 421 18-2 11-3 1L
St. John's 28-6 2773 2379 394 18-3 10-3 6W
Villanova 24-8 2469 2265 204 15-4 9-4 1L
Seton Hall 21-12 2321 2156 165 13-5 8-7 1L
DePaul 16-16 2248 2226 22 12-9 4-7 3L
Butler 16-16 2540 2481 59 13-8 3-8 1L
Georgetown 16-18 2503 2479 24 10-8 6-10 1L
Creighton 15-17 2404 2401 3 11-6 4-11 1L
Providence 15-18 2815 2772 43 10-7 5-11 1L
Xavier 15-18 2586 2661 -75 13-7 2-11 1L
Marquette 12-20 2405 2425 -20 10-9 2-11 1L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak