Butler vs Boise State Prediction 4/2/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Butler vs Boise State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, April 2, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the quarterfinals of the CBC Tournament. The winner of this game will meet Nebraska or Georgetown in the semifinals.

Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Butler Bulldogs (15-19, 16-18 ATS) concluded the regular season with four consecutive defeats and entered the Big East tournament as the No. 9 seed. They beat Providence in teh first round but were powerless against the eventual winner St. John’s in the second round. At the CBC, Butler edged out Utah 86-84 in the opening round, thanks to a stronger display in the second half.

Butler is averaging 74.2 PPG (173rd) and is allowing 74.1 PPG (245th). The Bulldogs are getting 35.1 RPG (216th) and dishing out 13.9 APG (174th). Jahmyl Telfort is the team’s top performer with 16.0 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.4 APG, and 1.0 SPG. Pierre Brooks II has 15.4 PPG and 5.1 RPG, while Patrick McCaffery contributes 11.1 PPG and 4.4 RPG.

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

The Boise State Broncos (25-10, 19-15) closed out the regular season with five wins in six games. That lone loss came to Colorado State Rams, who defeated the Broncos three times this year, including in the final of the Mountain West tournament. Boise State entered the conference tournament as the No. 5 seed and beat San Diego State and New Mexico, but couldn’t do much against Colorado State. Boise State destroyed George Washington 89-59 in the first round of the CBC.

Boise State averages 75.3 PPG (144th) and allows 65.9 PPG (33rd). The Broncos are 134th in rebounds (36.5) and 129th in assists (14.5). Tyson Degenhart leads the team with 18.0 PPG and 6.0 RPG. Andrew Meadow follows him with 12.5 PPG and 4.3 RPG, while Alvaro Cardenas chips in 11.5 PPG, 3.3 RPG, a team-high 6.9 APG, and a team-high 1.4 SPG.

Why Boise State will beat Butler

• Boise State has won 12 of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Boise State has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Boise State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.2).
• Boise State ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (17.1).
• Butler ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (3.8).
• Butler ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.8).

Butler vs Boise State Prediction

These teams have met just once before, and it was in 2023 when Butler won 70-56 at Boise State. The Broncos have been a better team this year, and they have nearly secured a place at the NCAA Tournament. I think they have a good chance to go all the way and win this tournament. Butler’s top scorer, Telfort, is questionable to play, and if he misses this game, I am sure Boise State will have an easy job in getting a win. Boise State has covered the Spread in 14 of its last 20 games. I’m backing the Broncos to win and cover.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Boise State -6.5