| MATCHUP | Providence Friars | Butler Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-4 | 7-2 |
| Spread | +4.5 -115 | -4.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +154 | -185 |
| Total | Over 165.5 (-105) | Under 165.5 (-115) |
| Where | Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | TNT | |
Providence Friars Betting Preview
The Providence Friars beat Rhode Island and Brown, and they play Seton Hall next. Providence has won 3 straight games.
The Providence Friars are averaging 90 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 82.1 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Jason Edwards is averaging 18 points and 3 rebounds, while Jaylin Sellers is averaging 15.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. Stefan Vaaks is the third double-digit scorer and Corey Floyd Jr. is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Providence Friars are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Providence Friars are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game.
Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Butler Bulldogs beat Eastern Michigan, lost to Boise State, and they play UConn next. Butler has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Butler Bulldogs are averaging 87.7 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 72.2 points on 42 percent shooting. Finley Bizjack is averaging 18 points and 1.7 rebounds, while Michael Ajayi is averaging 16.2 points and 3.2 assists. Jamie Kaiser Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Jackson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Butler Bulldogs are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 65.6 percent from the free throw line. The Butler Bulldogs are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Butler Bulldogs will win
- Providence has lost each of its last six games against the Big East Conference.
- Butler has won five of its last six games at Hinkle Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Butler has won the first half in four of its last five home games against Providence at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Why the Providence Friars will win
- Butler has lost five of its last six games against the Big East Conference.
- Providence has won each of its last three games.
- Providence has won the first half in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Sixty of Butler’s last 63 day games against the Big East Conference have produced a total of 166 or fewer points.
- Thirty-four of Providence’s last 36 day games against the Big East Conference have produced a total of 163 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Butler ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (39.4%).
- Butler ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (56.6%).
- Providence ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (79.1%).
- Providence ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (90.0).
Providence vs Butler Prediction
Providence can be a sneaky team when the shots are falling, and it has a decent showing with a cover against Florida, but there’s not much to write home about. Butler has been more consistent with a balanced attack and along with the wins the Bulldogs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. Butler has covered 10 of its last 13 games as a favorite. Butler is so efficient offensively and with the way it continues to cover numbers, it’s just a team I’m looking to fade. I’ll lay the reasonable number with the Bulldogs.