Butler vs Providence Prediction 1/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Butler vs Providence prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Butler Bulldogs are 7-8 (0-4) this year after they lost to St. John’s by a score of 70-62 in their last game. Butler led 29-25 at halftime, but they were outscored 45-33 in the second half for the loss. The Bulldogs shot 39% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 45% on free throws in the game. Pierre Brooks II led Butler with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Patrick McCaffery added 13 points and 11 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bulldogs lost to Villanova by a score of 73-65 and UConn by a score of 78-74. Butler has lost seven games in a row and they are last in the Big East with an 0-4 record. Butler has scored 71.8 points per game and they have allowed 69.7 points per game, while also averaging 36.2 rebounds and 14.2 assists per game this season. Jahmyl Telfort is averaging 15.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Pierre Brooks II is averaging 14.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Butler is shooting 44.2% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 38.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Providence Friars Betting Preview

The Providence Friars are 7-8 (1-3) this season after they lost to UConn by a score of 87-84 in their last game. Providence led 39-27 at halftime, but they allowed 60 points in the second half in the loss. The Friars shot 50% from the field, 30.8% on three-pointers, and 87% on free throws in the game. Jayden Pierre led Providence with 24 points and three rebounds, while Wesley Cardet Jr. added 18 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Friars lost to Marquette by a score of 78-50 and St. John’s by a score of 72-70. Providence has lost four games in a row, but they did pick up a conference win over DePaul by a score of 70-63 before the losing streak. Providence has scored 70 points per game and they have allowed 67.5 points per game, while also averaging 39.6 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game this season. Bryce Hopkins is their leading scorer, but he has been out since early December. Jayden Pierre is averaging 13.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Providence is shooting 43.3% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Butler will beat Providence

• Providence has lost each of its last four games against the Big East Conference at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
• Providence has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against Conference opponents.

Butler vs Providence Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling, but Providence did play better in their last game and they will be at home. The Friars nearly knocked off UConn on the road last time out, but they fell apart in the second half. Providence is shooting just 43.3% from the field and they have scored 70 points or fewer in four of their last five games. Butler is on a very long losing streak, but they did start the season by winning seven of their first eight games. The Bulldogs have very similar numbers to Providence in most metrics, but the Friars are averaging about three more rebounds per game. I think these two teams are very evenly matched, so I will take the points with Butler on the road.